DR. JOHN THOMAS STANTON M.D.
Prescription History 1932336070
Emergency Medicine in Greer, SC
What does Dr. Stanton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Stanton wrote 302 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 65 prescriptions for 64 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Stanton prescribes.
Medications 11 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other South Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 65 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $1.81 per fill, versus $3.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 50 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.87 per fill, versus $2.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 43 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 29 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 76% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $4.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 27 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 78% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $11.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 25 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $12.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 19% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $30.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 13 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 33% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $6.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.04 per fill, versus $12.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.30 per fill, versus $15.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with South Carolina prescribers
Dr. Stanton wrote 11 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical South Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $20.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Stanton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Stanton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Stanton's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (65), Amoxicillin (50) and Cephalexin (43).
How does Dr. Stanton's prescribing compare with other South Carolina prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Stanton prescribes 1 more often than the typical South Carolina prescriber, 5 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Stanton prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the South Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
