EUNA ANN ROOP APRN
Prescription History 1942774708
Nurse Practitioner in Phelps, KY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for EUNA ANN ROOP APRN, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Phelps, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 43 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,581 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylprednisolone, which accounts for 269 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 269 | $9.00 | ▲ More than 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 269 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 6.9 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $9.00 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 269 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,612 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 110 | $6.02▼ 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 110 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (174). Medicare paid an average of $6.02 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. 134 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 101 | $11.64 | ▲ 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 101 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.64 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 101 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 87 | $2.59▼ below KY avg | ▲ More 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 87 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $2.59 per fill, versus $5.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 89 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 78 | $21.77 | ▲ 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 78 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $21.77 per fill, versus $20.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 75 | $4.35▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $4.35 per fill, versus $12.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 739 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 59 | $13.06▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline 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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $13.06 per fill, versus $20.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 52 | $15.81▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $15.81 per fill, versus $47.86 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. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 51 | $6.69▼ below KY avg | ≈ 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $6.69 per fill, versus $8.02 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. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 43 | $11.09▼ below KY 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 43 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (162). Medicare paid an average of $11.09 per fill, versus $15.61 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 36 | $18.73▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (147). Medicare paid an average of $18.73 per fill, versus $22.61 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,052 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 34 | $5.89▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. 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 or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $5.89 per fill, versus $21.00 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. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 33 | $41.68▼ 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 33 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $41.68 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. 34.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | $6.97▼ 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (188). Medicare paid an average of $6.97 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. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 31 | $10.28 | ≈ 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 78% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $10.28 per fill, versus $9.79 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 27 | $7.11▼ below KY avg | ≈ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.11 per fill, versus $10.54 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 164 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 25 | $4.46▼ 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4.46 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 250 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | $6.36▼ 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 24 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 $6.36 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 23 | $5.82▼ below KY avg | ▼ 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 23 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 16% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (148). Medicare paid an average of $5.82 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the KY average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 22 | $10.65▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (126). Medicare paid an average of $10.65 per fill, versus $11.21 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 22 | $5.33▼ 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (108). Medicare paid an average of $5.33 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 21 | $11.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 75% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.24 per fill, versus $8.06 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | $3.83▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (148). Medicare paid an average of $3.83 per fill, versus $6.11 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 21 | $4.05▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (99). Medicare paid an average of $4.05 per fill, versus $4.79 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 626 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 20 | $4.14▼ 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $4.14 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 18 | $6.69▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 64% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $6.69 per fill, versus $7.69 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 180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 18 | $10.60▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $10.60 per fill, versus $23.31 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 17 | $8.87▼ 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 $8.87 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 17 | $10.69▼ 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $10.69 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 17 | $48.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin 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. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $48.73 per fill, versus $24.23 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 173 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 | $6.45▼ 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $6.45 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 295 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 16 | $28.16 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 20% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $28.16 per fill, versus $25.79 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 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 16 | $12.10 | ▼ Less than 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $12.10 per fill, versus $11.41 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 241 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 | $9.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ 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. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $9.01 per fill, versus $6.83 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 | $2.63▼ 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 18% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $2.63 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carvedilol | 14 | $7.45▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carvedilol: Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers. A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 18% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $7.45 per fill, versus $8.97 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. 26.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 14 | $7.68▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $7.68 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 13 | $3.11▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 65% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $3.11 per fill, versus $8.01 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. 22.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 665 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 | $16.26▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $16.26 per fill, versus $17.57 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 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 | $6.05▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin 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 to 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. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 13% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (96). Medicare paid an average of $6.05 per fill, versus $22.37 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 | |||
| Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | $69.53▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ventolin 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 Ventolin Hfa, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $69.53 per fill, versus $75.43 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. 14.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 11 | $19.04▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 20% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $19.04 per fill, versus $25.51 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 55 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 11 | $7.75▼ below KY 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $7.75 per fill, versus $10.36 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 This provider's average cost per fill is below the KY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for EUNA ANN ROOP APRN 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Phelps, 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.
