BRANDI GIFFIN FNP-BC
Prescription History 1932643921
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Parkersburg, WV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BRANDI GIFFIN FNP-BC, an active Family specialist practicing in Parkersburg, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 604 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Doxycycline Monohydrate, which accounts for 112 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 WV PrescribersVs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 112 | $14.67▼ below WV avg | ▲ More 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 112 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $14.67 per fill, versus $19.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 112 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,113 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 92 | $21.06 | ▲ More than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 92 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $21.06 per fill, versus $19.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV 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. 92 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 902 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 67 | $10.73▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than 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 67 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $10.73 per fill, versus $12.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 658 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 63 | $6.79▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6.79 per fill, versus $8.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 63 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 502 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 50 | $5.00▼ below WV avg | ▲ More 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 50 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $5.00 per fill, versus $8.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 43 | $4.59 | ≈ 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 43 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $4.59 per fill, versus $4.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 402 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 34 | $8.83▼ below WV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 87% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $8.83 per fill, versus $9.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 204 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 27 | $10.41 | ≈ Typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 79% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $10.41 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 239 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 25 | $1.79▼ below WV avg | ▼ 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $1.79 per fill, versus $5.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 23 | $9.02▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 62% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $9.02 per fill, versus $12.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 211 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 17 | $6.39▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: 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. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 68% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $21.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 51 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 14 | $30.26▼ below WV 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about a quarter of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $30.26 per fill, versus $49.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 345 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 14 | $11.40 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.40 per fill, versus $9.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 12 | $10.49▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $10.49 per fill, versus $14.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 11 | $16.19▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $16.19 per fill, versus $21.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BRANDI GIFFIN FNP-BC 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 Family prescribing approach at this Parkersburg, WV 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 WV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
