STEPHANIE Y REID FNP-C
Prescription History 1942837521
Nurse Practitioner in New Bern, NC

Name: Medicare Part D prescriptions by Stephanie Reid (NPI 1942837521), 2023
Creator: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Active since March 24, 2020PECOS Enrolled

2818 NEUSE BLVD, NEW BERN, NC 28562(252) 636-4920 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2020, Mar 24, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for STEPHANIE Y REID FNP-C, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in New Bern, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 72 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,974 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 284 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.

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2,974

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5,180

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Amlodipine Besylate

Most Prescribed · 284 claims

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72 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D

Medicare Part D medications prescribed by STEPHANIE Y REID FNP-C in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and NC state comparisons
Medication	Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023)	Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill	Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg
Amlodipine Besylate	284	$6.58▼ below NC avg	▲ More 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 284 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (146). Medicare paid an average of $6.58 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 284 NC average 146.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.58 NC average $7.33 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 555.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Atorvastatin Calcium	230	$12.19	▲ More 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 230 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (170). Medicare paid an average of $12.19 per fill, versus $11.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 230 NC average 170.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.19 NC average $11.92 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 452 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,462 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metformin Hcl	193	$10.84	▲ More 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 193 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $10.84 per fill, versus $7.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 193 NC average 89.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.84 NC average $7.61 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 346.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,319 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan Potassium	141	$8.97▼ below NC avg	▲ More 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 141 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $8.97 per fill, versus $10.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 141 NC average 102.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.97 NC average $10.52 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 286 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,554 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lisinopril	131	$8.78	≈ 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 131 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (111). Medicare paid an average of $8.78 per fill, versus $7.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 131 NC average 111.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.78 NC average $7.03 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 291.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,703 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pravastatin Sodium	102	$17.18	▲ More than typical
About Pravastatin Sodium: Pravastatin 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. An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES). In 2023, this provider wrote 102 Medicare prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $17.18 per fill, versus $16.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 102 NC average 66.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.18 NC average $16.33 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 221.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,576 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levothyroxine Sodium	101	$12.71▼ below NC 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 101 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 72% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (141). Medicare paid an average of $12.71 per fill, versus $16.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 101 NC average 141.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.71 NC average $16.06 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 180.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Omeprazole	97	$12.37▼ below NC avg	≈ 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 97 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 89% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $12.37 per fill, versus $15.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 97 NC average 109.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.37 NC average $15.25 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,372 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Gabapentin	79	$30.83	≈ 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 79 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 78% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $30.83 per fill, versus $21.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 79 NC average 101.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $30.83 NC average $21.91 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 127.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,803 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	76	$17.74▼ below NC avg	▲ More 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 76 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $17.74 per fill, versus $46.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 76 NC average 60.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $17.74 NC average $46.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 77.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,654 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide	69	$7.55	≈ 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 69 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 84% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $7.55 per fill, versus $4.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 69 NC average 82.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.55 NC average $4.90 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 189 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,666 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl	62	$9.17▼ below NC 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 62 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $9.17 per fill, versus $15.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 62 NC average 40.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.17 NC average $15.49 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,693 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glipizide ErGlipizide	59	$15.20▼ below NC avg	▲ More than typical
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $15.20 per fill, versus $16.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 59 NC average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.20 NC average $16.94 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 103 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,084 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide	59	$6.77▼ below NC avg	▲ More than typical
About Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.77 per fill, versus $8.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 59 NC average 44.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.77 NC average $8.49 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 112 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Diclofenac Sodium	58	$25.26▼ below NC avg	▲ More than typical
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $25.26 per fill, versus $35.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 58 NC average 40.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $25.26 NC average $35.28 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 71.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Tartrate	55	$5.26▼ below NC avg	≈ 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 55 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 81% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $5.26 per fill, versus $8.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 55 NC average 68.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.26 NC average $8.06 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 97 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,876 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Potassium Chloride	51	$16.37▼ below NC avg	≈ 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 51 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 76% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $16.37 per fill, versus $29.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 51 NC average 67.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $16.37 NC average $29.08 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,032 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Fluticasone Propionate	44	$14.94▼ below NC avg	≈ 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 44 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 76% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $14.94 per fill, versus $17.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 44 NC average 58.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.94 NC average $17.66 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol	44	$887.37▼ below NC avg	▲ More than typical
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $887.37 per fill, versus $917.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 44 NC average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $887.37 NC average $917.32 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,947 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Furosemide	43	$6.72	▼ 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 43 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $6.72 per fill, versus $6.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 43 NC average 84.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.72 NC average $6.11 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 71.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Famotidine	40	$14.18▼ below NC avg	▲ More than typical
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $14.18 per fill, versus $22.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 40 NC average 12.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.18 NC average $22.57 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tamsulosin Hcl	37	$12.11▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $12.11 per fill, versus $17.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 NC average 79.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.11 NC average $17.98 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 65.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Metoprolol Succinate	37	$10.72▼ below NC 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 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $10.72 per fill, versus $17.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 37 NC average 103.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.72 NC average $17.79 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pantoprazole Sodium	36	$14.33▼ below NC 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $14.33 per fill, versus $16.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 36 NC average 80.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.33 NC average $16.84 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 70 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,076 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Losartan-HydrochlorothiazideLosartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	34	$19.34	≈ Typical
About Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. 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. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $19.34 per fill, versus $16.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 34 NC average 35.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.34 NC average $16.03 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 66.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,992 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Simvastatin	33	$5.99▼ below NC 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 33 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $5.99 per fill, versus $8.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 33 NC average 74.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.99 NC average $8.00 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 77.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog	33	$332.77▼ below NC avg	≈ Typical
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $332.77 per fill, versus $631.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 33 NC average 34.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $332.77 NC average $631.82 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 53.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,499 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Montelukast Sodium	28	$9.59▼ below NC 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $16.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 28 NC average 61.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.59 NC average $16.86 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,174 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Meloxicam	27	$5.49▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam 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 or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $5.49 per fill, versus $7.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 27 NC average 57.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.49 NC average $7.14 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,086 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trazodone Hcl	25	$9.58▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $9.58 per fill, versus $12.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 25 NC average 72.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.58 NC average $12.72 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,228 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydroxyzine Hcl	24	$14.75▼ below NC avg	≈ Typical
About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾ It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 80% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $14.75 per fill, versus $20.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 24 NC average 30.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.75 NC average $20.12 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Pregabalin	23	$24.11▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $24.11 per fill, versus $37.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 23 NC average 44.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $24.11 NC average $37.99 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
JardianceEmpagliflozin	22	$1,337.88	▼ Less than typical
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $1,337.88 per fill, versus $988.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 NC average 43.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,337.88 NC average $988.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Duloxetine Hcl	22	$18.15▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $18.15 per fill, versus $41.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 22 NC average 54.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.15 NC average $41.45 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Allopurinol	21	$18.43	▼ Less than typical
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $18.43 per fill, versus $14.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NC average 51.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $18.43 NC average $14.71 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,118 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Rosuvastatin Calcium	21	$19.35▼ below NC 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $19.35 per fill, versus $19.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 21 NC average 102.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.35 NC average $19.73 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,378 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ventolin HfaAlbuterol Sulfate	20	$61.73▼ below NC avg	≈ 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 83% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $61.73 per fill, versus $74.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NC average 24.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $61.73 NC average $74.48 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 20.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 418 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Triamcinolone Acetonide	20	$11.28▼ below NC 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $11.28 per fill, versus $11.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NC average 36.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.28 NC average $11.48 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 593 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Carvedilol	20	$12.09	▼ 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 20 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $12.09 per fill, versus $11.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 20 NC average 64.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.09 NC average $11.30 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,166 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glimepiride	19	$11.65	▼ Less than typical
About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $11.65 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 NC average 44.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $11.65 NC average $11.06 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Techlite Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic	19	$21.34▼ below NC avg	▲ More than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Techlite Pen Needle, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $21.34 per fill, versus $26.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 19 NC average 15.0 This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $21.34 NC average $26.24 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 855 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Oxybutynin Chloride ErOxybutynin Chloride	18	$19.37▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Oxybutynin Chloride Er: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. Show more ▾ It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida). In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 62% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $19.37 per fill, versus $39.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NC average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.37 NC average $39.26 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 646 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Sertraline Hcl	18	$7.21▼ below NC 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $7.21 per fill, versus $11.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NC average 66.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.21 NC average $11.05 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
EliquisApixaban	18	$880.50	▼ Less than typical
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $880.50 per fill, versus $781.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NC average 84.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $880.50 NC average $781.62 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate	18	$10.69▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $10.69 per fill, versus $15.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 18 NC average 57.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.69 NC average $15.68 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 32.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate	17	$845.99▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Januvia: Sitagliptin 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 people 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. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Januvia, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $845.99 per fill, versus $920.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NC average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $845.99 NC average $920.15 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 744 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Hydralazine Hcl	17	$9.93▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Hydralazine Hcl: Hydralazine 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. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $9.93 per fill, versus $20.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NC average 40.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $9.93 NC average $20.92 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 836 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Valsartan-HydrochlorothiazideValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide	17	$19.39▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 65% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $19.39 per fill, versus $45.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 17 NC average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $19.39 NC average $45.35 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Lorazepam	15	$7.02▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $7.02 per fill, versus $7.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NC average 52.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $7.02 NC average $7.88 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
OzempicSemaglutide	15	$1,013.43▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1,013.43 per fill, versus $1,320.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NC average 46.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $1,013.43 NC average $1,320.62 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 20.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 592 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Levemir FlexpenInsulin Detemir	15	$340.63	– No State Data
About Levemir Flexpen: Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide). A recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen. Medicare paid an average of $340.63 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $340.63 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 18.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Escitalopram Oxalate	15	$6.47▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $6.47 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NC average 54.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $6.47 NC average $15.11 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog	15	$254.76▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 71% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $254.76 per fill, versus $382.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NC average 21.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $254.76 NC average $382.59 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 19.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 591 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
SymbicortBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate	15	$585.91	▼ Less than typical
About Symbicort: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It contains 2 medications: budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Formoterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists. 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. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as formoterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonists, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. Before using this medication, it is important to learn how to use it properly. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. See also How to Use section. A pharmaceutical preparation of budesonide and formoterol fumarate that is used as an ANTI-ASTHMATIC AGENT and for the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Symbicort, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $585.91 per fill, versus $527.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 15 NC average 33.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $585.91 NC average $527.88 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
Ibuprofen	14	$12.84	▼ 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 half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $12.84 per fill, versus $12.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 14 NC average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $12.84 NC average $12.45 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Ropinirole Hcl	13	$44.89	▼ Less than typical
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $44.89 per fill, versus $21.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 31.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $44.89 NC average $21.51 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Isosorbide Mononitrate	13	$15.70▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Isosorbide Mononitrate: Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate, about 65% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $15.70 per fill, versus $23.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 20.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.70 NC average $23.53 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Nortriptyline Hcl	13	$36.60	▼ Less than typical
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $36.60 per fill, versus $17.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 25.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $36.60 NC average $17.20 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Cimetidine	13	$228.63	≈ Typical
About Cimetidine: Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (acid reflux disease/GERD). Decreasing extra stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, cough, and trouble sleeping. It can also prevent serious acid damage to your digestive system (such as ulcers, cancer of the esophagus). Cimetidine belongs to a class of drugs commonly called H2 blockers. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to treat occasional heartburn caused by too much acid in the stomach (also called acid indigestion or sour stomach). It is also used to prevent heartburn and acid indigestion caused by certain foods and beverages. If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions.) A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits HISTAMINE binding to HISTAMINE H2 RECEPTORS. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits GASTRIC ACID secretion, as well as PEPSIN and GASTRIN output. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cimetidine, about 76% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $228.63 per fill, versus $71.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 17.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $228.63 NC average $71.08 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Glipizide	13	$14.07	▼ Less than typical
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $14.07 per fill, versus $8.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 32.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $14.07 NC average $8.36 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trelegy ElliptaFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter	13	$700.30▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Trelegy Ellipta: This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 3 medications: fluticasone, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Umeclidinium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics and vilanterol is a LABA medication. Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Both drugs are also known as bronchodilators. When used alone, long-acting beta agonists (such as vilanterol) may rarely increase the risk of serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems. However, combination products containing both an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist, such as this product, do not increase the risk of serious asthma-related breathing problems. For asthma treatment, this product should be used when breathing problems are not well controlled with two asthma-control medications (such as inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist) or if your symptoms need combination treatment. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about a quarter of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $700.30 per fill, versus $824.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 54.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $700.30 NC average $824.17 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Chlorthalidone	13	$10.81▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Chlorthalidone: Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. A benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.81 per fill, versus $23.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $10.81 NC average $23.03 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 552 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Topiramate	13	$8.95▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $8.95 per fill, versus $19.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 34.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.95 NC average $19.57 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 556 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Trueplus Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic	13	$22.15▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Trueplus Pen Needle, about 68% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $22.15 per fill, versus $26.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 13 NC average 19.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.15 NC average $26.71 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 475 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Tresiba Flextouch U-100Insulin Degludec	12	$416.94▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Tresiba Flextouch U-100: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $416.94 per fill, versus $696.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NC average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $416.94 NC average $696.84 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Clonidine Hcl	12	$5.59▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Clonidine Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $5.59 per fill, versus $9.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NC average 28.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $5.59 NC average $9.99 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 832 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
TradjentaLinagliptin	12	$540.23▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by people 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. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $540.23 per fill, versus $722.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 12 NC average 26.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $540.23 NC average $722.97 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Promethazine Hcl	11	$8.29▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $8.29 per fill, versus $12.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NC average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $8.29 NC average $12.39 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Benazepril Hcl	11	$15.94	▼ Less than typical
About Benazepril Hcl: Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $15.94 per fill, versus $11.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NC average 27.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $15.94 NC average $11.13 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Celecoxib	11	$130.91	▼ 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 North Carolina prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $130.91 per fill, versus $47.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NC average 37.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $130.91 NC average $47.05 Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Esomeprazole Magnesium	11	$22.37▼ below NC avg	▼ Less than typical
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole 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. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole 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. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $22.37 per fill, versus $77.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NC average 29.0 This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $22.37 NC average $77.77 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023
Verapamil Er PmVerapamil Hcl	11	$219.92▼ below NC avg	≈ Typical
About Verapamil Er Pm: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Verapamil Er Pm, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $219.92 per fill, versus $256.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider 11 NC average 12.0 This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider $219.92 NC average $256.26 This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023

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= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most.▲ More than typical≈ Typical▼ Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average NC prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the NC average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for STEPHANIE Y REID FNP-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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this New Bern, NC 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 NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.