HEIDI M. RYE APRN, AGACNP
Prescription History 1972025021
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Janesville, WI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for HEIDI M. RYE APRN, AGACNP, an active Gerontology specialist practicing in Janesville, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 41 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,767 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metoprolol Succinate, which accounts for 665 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other WI PrescribersVs. WI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 665 | $16.05 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 665 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 5.4 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (123.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.05 per fill, versus $14.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,801.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 53,802 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 658 | $1,180.99 | ▲ More 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. An antithrombotic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 658 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 7.6 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (86.1). Medicare paid an average of $1,180.99 per fill, versus $901.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,382.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 40,753 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Furosemide | 263 | $6.93 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 263 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (92.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.93 per fill, versus $5.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 690.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,541 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| EntrestoSacubitril/Valsartan | 191 | $1,174.28 | ▲ More than typical |
About Entresto: This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. Show more ▾ It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body. An angiotensin II receptor antagonist. In 2024, this provider wrote 191 Medicare prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (54.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,174.28 per fill, versus $1,074.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 363 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,827 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carvedilol | 163 | $12.42 | ▲ More 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 2024, this provider wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (57.3). Medicare paid an average of $12.42 per fill, versus $9.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 453 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,565 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 150 | $7.66 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 150 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (71.1). Medicare paid an average of $7.66 per fill, versus $7.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 412.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,287 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SotalolSotalol Hcl | 135 | $24.46 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sotalol: This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic. An adrenergic beta-antagonist that is used in the treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias. In 2024, this provider wrote 135 Medicare prescriptions for Sotalol, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (40.9). Medicare paid an average of $24.46 per fill, versus $22.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 342.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,285 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 108 | $7.81▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 108 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (49.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $9.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 292 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,760 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Enalapril Maleate | 105 | $19.35 | ▲ More than typical |
About Enalapril Maleate: Enalapril 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 help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE. In 2024, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (25.3). Medicare paid an average of $19.35 per fill, versus $17.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 291.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 103 | $8.26▼ below WI avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 103 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 81% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (127.8). Medicare paid an average of $8.26 per fill, versus $9.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 305 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,111 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 100 | $23.80 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. In 2024, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $23.80 per fill, versus $21.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 233.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 | $11.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2024, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (217.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.43 per fill, versus $9.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 293 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propafenone Hcl | 97 | $54.95 | ▲ More than typical |
About Propafenone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Propafenone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. An antiarrhythmia agent that is particularly effective in ventricular arrhythmias. It also has weak beta-blocking activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (33.6). Medicare paid an average of $54.95 per fill, versus $51.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 179 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,338 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)Diltiazem Hcl | 96 | $26.68▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd): Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 96 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30.9). Medicare paid an average of $26.68 per fill, versus $28.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 221.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,634 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 | $3.96▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 62% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (144.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.96 per fill, versus $6.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 243.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,188 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| XareltoRivaroxaban | 88 | $1,262.18 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xarelto: Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. A morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (38.3). Medicare paid an average of $1,262.18 per fill, versus $977.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 205 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril | 80 | $5.25▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2024, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 61% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (131). Medicare paid an average of $5.25 per fill, versus $7.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 218.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 63 | $37.71 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (63.5). Medicare paid an average of $37.71 per fill, versus $22.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 169.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,074 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Flecainide Acetate | 61 | $68.57 | ≈ Typical |
About Flecainide Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. It is also used to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from returning (such as atrial fibrillation). Flecainide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments. A potent anti-arrhythmia agent, effective in a wide range of ventricular and atrial ARRHYTHMIAS and TACHYCARDIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (54.1). Medicare paid an average of $68.57 per fill, versus $42.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 161.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,843 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 36 | $3.27▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrochlorothiazide: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/"water pills." It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. A thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (81.1). Medicare paid an average of $3.27 per fill, versus $4.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 106.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,196 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dofetilide | 34 | $82.33▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dofetilide: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Dofetilide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking the activity of certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. Potassium channel antagonist that has class III activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 68% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $82.33 per fill, versus $141.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 73.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,176 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | $7.47▼ below WI 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 2024, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (78.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.47 per fill, versus $13.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ErIsosorbide Mononitrate | 31 | $17.10 | ≈ Typical |
About Isosorbide Mononitrate Er: 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. For prevention of angina pectoris; a Russian drug. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 80% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (38.7). Medicare paid an average of $17.10 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 29 | $1,200.71 | ▼ 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 and kidney disease. It helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a hospital to treat heart failure or kidney disease. It also helps to lower the risk of dialysis in people with kidney disease. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $1,200.71 per fill, versus $1,030.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diltiazem 24hr ErDiltiazem Hcl | 25 | $28.24▼ below WI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diltiazem 24hr Er: Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (19.9). Medicare paid an average of $28.24 per fill, versus $30.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Eplerenone | 23 | $86.12 | ≈ Typical |
About Eplerenone: This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in your body which in turn lowers the amount of sodium and water the body retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure following a heart attack. A spironolactone derivative and selective ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR antagonist that is used in the management of HYPERTENSION and CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, post-MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Eplerenone, about the same volume as the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (20.6). Medicare paid an average of $86.12 per fill, versus $79.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 22 | $14.53 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (102.9). Medicare paid an average of $14.53 per fill, versus $11.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydralazine Hcl | 21 | $18.93 | ▼ 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. A direct-acting vasodilator that is used as an antihypertensive agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (34.1). Medicare paid an average of $18.93 per fill, versus $15.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,386 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 21 | $1,004.34 | ▼ Less 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 helps to lower the risk of death from heart disease and reduces the need of going to a doctor or hospital to treat heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 69% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30.6). Medicare paid an average of $1,004.34 per fill, versus $939.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Torsemide | 20 | $29.07 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Torsemide: Torsemide 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. Torsemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Torsemide, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $29.07 per fill, versus $20.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,323 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bumetanide | 18 | $80.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bumetanide: Bumetanide 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. Bumetanide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A sulfamyl diuretic. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (36.3). Medicare paid an average of $80.37 per fill, versus $37.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MultaqDronedarone Hcl | 18 | $1,196.11▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Multaq: This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm. Show more ▾ It helps you keep a normal heart rhythm and lowers your chance of having to go to the hospital for atrial fibrillation. Dronedarone is known as an antiarrhythmic drug. This medication should not be used if you have permanent atrial fibrillation because of the increased risk of very serious side effects. See also Warning section. A non-iodinated derivative of amiodarone that is used for the treatment of ARRHYTHMIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Multaq, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (30.5). Medicare paid an average of $1,196.11 per fill, versus $1,276.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Simvastatin | 18 | $7.83▼ below WI 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 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Simvastatin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (81.8). Medicare paid an average of $7.83 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ezetimibe | 15 | $21.23 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ezetimibe: Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks. An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about a third of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $21.23 per fill, versus $19.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lisinopril-HydrochlorothiazideLisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 | $12.51 | ▼ Less 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 keep taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about a third of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (39.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.51 per fill, versus $8.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 888 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 14 | $16.61 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (54.1). Medicare paid an average of $16.61 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dabigatran EtexilateDabigatran Etexilate Mesylate | 12 | $266.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dabigatran Etexilate: Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). Show more ▾ Dabigatran is also used to treat blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) and to reduce the risk of them occurring again. This medication may also be used to prevent these blood clots from forming after hip replacement surgery. Dabigatran is an anticoagulant that works by blocking a certain substance (a clotting protein called thrombin) in your blood. This helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. Dabigatran should not be used to prevent blood clots from forming after artificial heart valve replacement. If you have had heart valve surgery, talk to your doctor about the best medication for you. Do not stop taking any medication, including dabigatran, without talking to your doctor first. A THROMBIN inhibitor which acts by binding and blocking thrombogenic activity and the prevention of thrombus formation. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic EMBOLISM in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about 71% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (16.8). Medicare paid an average of $266.58 per fill, versus $239.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 691 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 12 | $6.35▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.35 per fill, versus $7.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 80 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonidine Hcl | 12 | $3.96▼ below WI 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. An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.96 per fill, versus $7.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tiadylt ErDiltiazem Hcl | 12 | $28.02 | ≈ Typical |
About Tiadylt Er: Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. When used regularly, diltiazem can decrease the number and severity of episodes of chest pain from angina. It may help increase your ability to exercise. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart so blood can flow more easily. Diltiazem also lowers your heart rate. These effects help the heart work less hard and lower blood pressure. A benzothiazepine derivative with vasodilating action due to its antagonism of the actions of CALCIUM ion on membrane functions. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tiadylt Er, about 75% of the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (15.9). Medicare paid an average of $28.02 per fill, versus $25.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 721 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cilostazol | 11 | $20.97▼ below WI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cilostazol: Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Show more ▾ Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles. Cilostazol can increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles. Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug and a vasodilator. It works by stopping blood cells called platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It also widens blood vessels in the legs. Cilostazol helps the blood to move more easily and keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body. A quinoline and tetrazole derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, with anti-platelet and vasodilating activity. It is used in the treatment of PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE; and in the prevention of stroke. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cilostazol, about half the volume of the typical Wisconsin prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $20.97 per fill, versus $23.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WI prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the WI average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for HEIDI M. RYE APRN, AGACNP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Gerontology prescribing approach at this Janesville, WI 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 among WI prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
