DR. CARL EDWIN SMITH JR. MD
Prescription History 1972583607
Pediatrics in Harlan, KY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. CARL EDWIN SMITH JR. MD, an active Pediatrics specialist practicing in Harlan, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 36 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Buspirone Hcl, which accounts for 12 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $12.09▼ below KY avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KY prescriber Averages are among KY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KY average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KY average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Buspirone Hcl: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). | |||||
| Keppra XrLevetiracetam | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $833.51▼ below KY avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KY prescriber Averages are among KY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KY average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KY average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Keppra Xr: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $2.28▼ below KY avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average KY prescriber Averages are among KY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the KY average This provider's average cost per claim is below the KY average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply 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. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. CARL EDWIN SMITH JR. MD 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 Pediatrics prescribing approach at this Harlan, KY practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among KY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
