JENNIFER ASSAM MD
Prescription History 1982198776
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Sioux Falls, SD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JENNIFER ASSAM MD, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 474 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Risperidone, which accounts for 72 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 SD PrescribersVs. SD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | 72 | $6.39▼ below SD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Risperidone: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ Risperidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (39.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $10.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 79.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,285 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 55 | $6.16▼ below SD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309) In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (59.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.16 per fill, versus $6.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,234 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 43 | $3.61▼ below SD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (43.3). Medicare paid an average of $3.61 per fill, versus $8.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 33 | $13.69▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also 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 belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It 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 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (55.4). Medicare paid an average of $13.69 per fill, versus $19.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 33 | $44.76 | ≈ Typical |
About Bupropion Xl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also be used to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs each year at the same time (for example, during winter). Bupropion works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (dopamine, norepinephrine) in the brain. A propiophenone-derived antidepressant and antismoking agent that inhibits the uptake of DOPAMINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 76% of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (43.2). Medicare paid an average of $44.76 per fill, versus $23.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SD prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 29 | $105.49 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 68% of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (42.5). Medicare paid an average of $105.49 per fill, versus $56.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 986 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 | $5.85▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Sertraline belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A selective serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (65.1). Medicare paid an average of $5.85 per fill, versus $7.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 32.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 23 | $8.03▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Mirtazapine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (51.8). Medicare paid an average of $8.03 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,161 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 23 | $44.70 | ▼ Less than typical |
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). An anxiolytic agent and serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the BENZODIAZAPINES, but it has an efficacy comparable to DIAZEPAM. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $44.70 per fill, versus $12.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 675 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lurasidone Hcl | 19 | $430.66 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lurasidone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Lurasidone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Lurasidone Hcl, about 60% of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (31.5). Medicare paid an average of $430.66 per fill, versus $183.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate ErDesvenlafaxine Succinate | 17 | $32.36▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (33.3). Medicare paid an average of $32.36 per fill, versus $44.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 16 | $5.72▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (55.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.72 per fill, versus $11.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 473 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 | $5.41▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. 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 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (53.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.41 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 15.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 454 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 12 | $99.35▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (20.2). Medicare paid an average of $99.35 per fill, versus $146.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 12 | $12.69▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Olanzapine: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (44.6). Medicare paid an average of $12.69 per fill, versus $21.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 345 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 12 | $8.10▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (51.7). Medicare paid an average of $8.10 per fill, versus $15.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 12 | $7.00▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxyzine Pamoate: 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. A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (26.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.00 per fill, versus $10.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 178 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 11 | $35.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine: This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $35.76 per fill, versus $27.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 11 | $16.43▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder). Show more ▾ Venlafaxine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A cyclohexanol and phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (34.3). Medicare paid an average of $16.43 per fill, versus $17.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD 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 JENNIFER ASSAM MD 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Sioux Falls, SD 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 SD 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.
