DR. JANICE M KEATING MD
Prescription History 1982623708
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Fort Smith, AR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JANICE M KEATING MD, an active Neurology specialist practicing in Fort Smith, AR. Our medical registry currently tracks 99 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 7,698 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 595 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 AR PrescribersVs. AR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 595 | $12.68▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 595 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (129.7). Medicare paid an average of $12.68 per fill, versus $14.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 816.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 24,458 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 564 | $25.09▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 564 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 12 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (45.5). Medicare paid an average of $25.09 per fill, versus $28.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 850.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 25,427 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 564 | $17.35▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. AMANTADINE derivative that has some dopaminergic effects. It has been proposed as an antiparkinson agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 564 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 11 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.4). Medicare paid an average of $17.35 per fill, versus $31.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 921.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 27,349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 403 | $19.00▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2024, this provider wrote 403 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 7.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (54.2). Medicare paid an average of $19.00 per fill, versus $25.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 542.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 400 | $6.31▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. An indan and piperidine derivative that acts as a selective and reversible inhibitor of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE. Donepezil is highly selective for the central nervous system and is used in the management of mild to moderate DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 400 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 7.1 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (56.1). Medicare paid an average of $6.31 per fill, versus $10.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 677.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 375 | $19.89 | ▲ More 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 375 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 8.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (44.8). Medicare paid an average of $19.89 per fill, versus $11.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 559.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,768 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Topiramate | 337 | $8.44▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2024, this provider wrote 337 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 9.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.44 per fill, versus $8.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 443.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,249 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 259 | $15.20 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). It may improve your sleep by decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 259 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 6.6 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (39.1). Medicare paid an average of $15.20 per fill, versus $13.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 433.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,985 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 222 | $5.29▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 222 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 3.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (64.8). Medicare paid an average of $5.29 per fill, versus $7.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 230 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,871 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 197 | $14.37▼ below AR avg | ▲ More 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 197 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (68.1). Medicare paid an average of $14.37 per fill, versus $20.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 355 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zonisamide | 194 | $23.35▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2024, this provider wrote 194 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about 5.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $23.35 per fill, versus $24.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 324.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,703 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Primidone | 156 | $21.87 | ▲ More than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2024, this provider wrote 156 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 4.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $21.87 per fill, versus $19.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 258.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,681 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Aimovig AutoinjectorErenumab-Aooe | 150 | $806.46▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Aimovig Autoinjector: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. Anti-human calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody for the prevention of migraine headaches. In 2024, this provider wrote 150 Medicare prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $806.46 per fill, versus $862.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 165.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,910 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 142 | $42.05 | ▲ More than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 142 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (50.6). Medicare paid an average of $42.05 per fill, versus $40.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 202.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,029 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 142 | $3.89▼ below AR avg | ▲ More 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 142 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (61.5). Medicare paid an average of $3.89 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 206.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,202 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lacosamide | 136 | $118.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2024, this provider wrote 136 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (33.1). Medicare paid an average of $118.38 per fill, versus $116.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 152 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,504 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 122 | $28.37▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 122 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (58.9). Medicare paid an average of $28.37 per fill, versus $28.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 149 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 122 | $52.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2024, this provider wrote 122 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.7). Medicare paid an average of $52.37 per fill, versus $46.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 150.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,457 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 111 | $100.48 | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. Some forms of this medication are also used to treat bipolar disorder. Carbamazepine can help to decrease extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about 5.3 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.1). Medicare paid an average of $100.48 per fill, versus $96.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 157.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,716 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 88 | $24.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2024, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (41.5). Medicare paid an average of $24.32 per fill, versus $16.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 140 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RytaryCarbidopa/Levodopa | 84 | $1,135.16 | ▲ More than typical |
About Rytary: This medication is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving) or Parkinson-like conditions. Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2024, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Rytary, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (45.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,135.16 per fill, versus $1,003.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,758 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 82 | $18.30 | ▲ More 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 82 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (49.2). Medicare paid an average of $18.30 per fill, versus $17.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 126.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,781 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 76 | $11.61▼ below AR avg | ▲ More 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 76 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.61 per fill, versus $16.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 125 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,728 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| RizatriptanRizatriptan Benzoate | 68 | $30.35 | ▲ More than typical |
About Rizatriptan: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. In 2024, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Rizatriptan, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (23.4). Medicare paid an average of $30.35 per fill, versus $20.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,791 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| BotoxOnabotulinumtoxina | 66 | $1,211.36▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Botox: There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder). Show more ▾ Different brands of this medication deliver different amounts of medication. Your doctor will choose the correct product for you. Botulinum toxin is used to treat certain eye disorders such as crossed eyes (strabismus) and uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm), to treat muscle stiffness/spasms or movement disorders (such as cervical dystonia, torticollis), and to reduce the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles or vertical neck bands connecting the jaw and neck (platysma bands). It is also used to prevent headaches in people with very frequent migraines. Botulinum toxin relaxes muscle by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine. Botulinum toxin is also used to treat overactive bladder by patients who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate the side effects of other medications. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feeling of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. It is also used to treat severe underarm sweating and drooling/excess saliva. Botulinum toxin works by blocking the chemicals that turn on the sweat and salivary glands. Botulinum toxin is not a cure, and your symptoms will gradually return as the medication wears off. A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25. In 2024, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Botox, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,211.36 per fill, versus $1,316.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 193.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 65 | $8.96▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amitriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines. In 2024, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $8.96 per fill, versus $13.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,752 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 64 | $5.76▼ below AR avg | ≈ 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 64 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (72.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.76 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 120.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,603 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 59 | $25.60 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sumatriptan Succinate: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. Show more ▾ It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (24.2). Medicare paid an average of $25.60 per fill, versus $16.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,713 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Phenytoin Sodium Extended | 57 | $21.07▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Phenytoin Sodium Extended: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Phenytoin Sodium Extended, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (23.0). Medicare paid an average of $21.07 per fill, versus $27.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Phenobarbital | 55 | $19.61▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Phenobarbital: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Phenobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. This medication is also used for a short time (usually no more than 2 weeks) to help calm you or help you sleep during periods of anxiety. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to cause calming. A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations. In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Phenobarbital, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (17.4). Medicare paid an average of $19.61 per fill, versus $27.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 63.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,913 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 54 | $2.32▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36.1). Medicare paid an average of $2.32 per fill, versus $6.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,216 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rivastigmine | 53 | $135.41▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2024, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.6). Medicare paid an average of $135.41 per fill, versus $162.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Kesimpta PenOfatumumab | 52 | $9,743.31 | ▲ More than typical |
About Kesimpta Pen: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Ofatumumab belongs to a class of medications known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication is not a cure for MS but it is thought to help by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of disease worsening (relapses) and may prevent or delay disability. An anti-CD20 MAb used as an antineoplastic agent; in phase 1-2 clinical trials. In 2024, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Kesimpta Pen, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (27.5). Medicare paid an average of $9,743.31 per fill, versus $9,557.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 51 | $18.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). This medication is also used to treat a certain medical condition (restless legs syndrome - RLS) that causes an unusual urge to move the legs. Symptoms usually occur at night along with uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs. This medication can decrease these symptoms and thereby improve sleep. Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. A benzothiazole derivative and dopamine agonist with antioxidant properties that is used in the treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $18.34 per fill, versus $13.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 94 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbamazepine | 49 | $33.80▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbamazepine: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about 2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (24.1). Medicare paid an average of $33.80 per fill, versus $48.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 68.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,067 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 48 | $6.65▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.65 per fill, versus $15.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 55.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Venlafaxine Hcl ErVenlafaxine Hcl | 48 | $11.17▼ below AR avg | ≈ 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 48 Medicare prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $11.17 per fill, versus $18.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 76 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,280 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Azathioprine | 47 | $22.20▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azathioprine: Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. In this condition, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening the immune system to help your body accept the new kidney as if it were your own (in the case of an organ transplant) or to prevent further damage to your joints (in the case of rheumatoid arthritis). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of azathioprine, especially when used by children and young adults. An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Azathioprine, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $22.20 per fill, versus $38.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Prednisone | 46 | $6.50 | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 88% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.50 per fill, versus $3.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,746 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 46 | $33.32▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Amantadine, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (26.1). Medicare paid an average of $33.32 per fill, versus $36.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nurtec OdtRimegepant Sulfate | 44 | $1,263.60▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Nurtec Odt: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Show more ▾ Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. In 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (30.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,263.60 per fill, versus $1,437.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 46.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,069 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 42 | $71.69▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pyridostigmine Bromide: Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Show more ▾ It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function. A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (26.5). Medicare paid an average of $71.69 per fill, versus $72.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 97 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,910 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dimethyl Fumarate | 39 | $1,532.48 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dimethyl Fumarate: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS. A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,532.48 per fill, versus $740.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,304 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 37 | $11.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (53.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.30 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,534 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Entacapone | 35 | $118.88▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Entacapone: This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Entacapone belongs to a class of drugs known as COMT inhibitors. Many people taking levodopa for Parkinson's have problems with the effects of the levodopa wearing off between scheduled doses, causing symptoms to return or worsen. Entacapone blocks a certain natural substance (COMT enzyme) that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn't wear off before the next dose. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Entacapone, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (20.2). Medicare paid an average of $118.88 per fill, versus $138.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 53.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tiagabine Hcl | 35 | $343.03▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tiagabine Hcl: Tiagabine is used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. When tiagabine has been used for conditions other than epilepsy, serious reactions (including seizures in people who have never had them) have occurred. Talk to your doctor for more details. A nipecotic acid derivative that acts as a GABA uptake inhibitor and anticonvulsant agent. It is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY, for refractory PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Tiagabine Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $343.03 per fill, versus $445.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 33 | $23.04▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2024, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (33.7). Medicare paid an average of $23.04 per fill, versus $44.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 58.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,744 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 32 | $16.00▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 71% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (45.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.00 per fill, versus $19.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Buspirone Hcl | 32 | $14.64 | ▼ 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 32 Medicare prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $14.64 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 36.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,073 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 32 | $15.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $15.74 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 60.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,811 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trihexyphenidyl Hcl | 32 | $6.31▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trihexyphenidyl Hcl: Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. One of the centrally acting MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS used for treatment of PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS and drug-induced extrapyramidal movement disorders and as an antispasmodic. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $6.31 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Modafinil | 31 | $28.93▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.4). Medicare paid an average of $28.93 per fill, versus $56.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| FycompaPerampanel | 30 | $1,086.34▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fycompa: Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures). Show more ▾ Perampanel belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Fycompa, about 88% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (34.3). Medicare paid an average of $1,086.34 per fill, versus $1,164.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lamotrigine ErLamotrigine | 28 | $150.44▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lamotrigine Er: This product is used to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine Er, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.5). Medicare paid an average of $150.44 per fill, versus $170.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ropinirole ErRopinirole Hcl | 27 | $95.24▼ below AR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Er: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Er, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (14.7). Medicare paid an average of $95.24 per fill, versus $106.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | $4.80▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $4.80 per fill, versus $6.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 | $2.82▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $2.82 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Olanzapine | 26 | $10.02▼ below AR 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 63% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (41.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.02 per fill, versus $23.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| BriviactBrivaracetam | 26 | $1,855.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Briviact: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A pyrrolidinone compound that is used to treat partial onset seizures in adult patients. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Briviact, about 73% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (35.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,855.12 per fill, versus $1,469.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 754 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Emgality PenGalcanezumab-Gnlm | 25 | $839.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Emgality Pen: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain type of headache (episodic cluster headache). Galcanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. Immunoglobulin G4 anti-human calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody for the treatment of migraine. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 70% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (35.7). Medicare paid an average of $839.30 per fill, versus $833.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 908 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Paroxetine Hcl | 25 | $4.44▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Paroxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder). Show more ▾ Paroxetine 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 serotonin uptake inhibitor that is effective in the treatment of depression. In 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (29.3). Medicare paid an average of $4.44 per fill, versus $11.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 24 | $28.23▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Show more ▾ It is used after a heart attack to improve survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. 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 effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (20.4). Medicare paid an average of $28.23 per fill, versus $30.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 46.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,374 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxepin Hcl | 23 | $10.93▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxepin Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ Doxepin belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A dibenzoxepin tricyclic compound. It displays a range of pharmacological actions including maintaining adrenergic innervation. Its mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it appears to block reuptake of monoaminergic neurotransmitters into presynaptic terminals. It also possesses anticholinergic activity and modulates antagonism of histamine H(1)- and H(2)-receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 87% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (26.6). Medicare paid an average of $10.93 per fill, versus $29.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 23 | $98.14▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rasagiline Mesylate: Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty moving. It can also help reduce the amount of "off" time (periods of slow movement or stiffness). Rasagiline belongs to a class of drugs known as MAO inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of certain natural substances in the brain (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little dopamine in the brain. Monoamine oxidase type-B inhibitor that is not metabolized to amphetamine derivatives; can lead to fatal hypertensive crisis in patients who consume tyramine-rich foods. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Rasagiline Mesylate, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.5). Medicare paid an average of $98.14 per fill, versus $161.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 930 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 21 | $11.57▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Hcl: 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. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy). 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.57 per fill, versus $26.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ValtocoDiazepam | 21 | $709.46 | – No State Data |
About Valtoco: This medication is used by people with epilepsy to treat a certain type of serious seizure that doesn't stop (seizure clusters). Show more ▾ Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It may work by increasing the effect of a certain substance in your body (GABA), which helps calm the brain and nerves. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Valtoco. Medicare paid an average of $709.46 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $709.46 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 289 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glycopyrrolate | 20 | $18.99▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Glycopyrrolate: Glycopyrrolate is used with other drugs to treat a certain type of stomach/intestinal ulcer (peptic ulcer). Show more ▾ This medication may help relieve stomach/abdominal pain. However, it has not been shown to be effective in healing these ulcers, preventing them from returning, or preventing other problems caused by ulcers. Glycopyrrolate works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. It also slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles in the stomach/intestines. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Glycopyrrolate, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $18.99 per fill, versus $42.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dalfampridine ErDalfampridine | 20 | $1,251.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dalfampridine Er: Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a potassium channel blocker. It is thought to work by improving nerve conduction. One of the POTASSIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS with secondary effect on calcium currents which is used mainly as a research tool and to characterize channel subtypes. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about 60% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (33.3). Medicare paid an average of $1,251.26 per fill, versus $329.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| UbrelvyUbrogepant | 18 | $1,412.38 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ubrelvy: This medication is used to treat migraine. Show more ▾ Ubrogepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. This medication is not used to prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraines. A calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist (CGRP-RA), for the acute treatment of migraine. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (31.4). Medicare paid an average of $1,412.38 per fill, versus $1,263.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 561 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| DilantinPhenytoin Sodium Extended | 17 | $124.95▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dilantin: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Dilantin, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.1). Medicare paid an average of $124.95 per fill, versus $169.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Felbamate | 17 | $551.80 | ≈ Typical |
About Felbamate: Felbamate is used to treat severe seizures. Show more ▾ This medication should be used only when you cannot take other medications or when other medications have not been able to control your seizures. Felbamate is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. A PEGylated phenylcarbamate derivative that acts as an antagonist of NMDA RECEPTORS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES in severe refractory EPILEPSY. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Felbamate, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (16.2). Medicare paid an average of $551.80 per fill, versus $259.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| GlatopaGlatiramer Acetate | 16 | $2,003.84▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Glatopa: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Glatopa, about 87% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.5). Medicare paid an average of $2,003.84 per fill, versus $2,482.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Depakote ErDivalproex Sodium | 16 | $523.94 | ≈ Typical |
About Depakote Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Depakote Er, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (13.4). Medicare paid an average of $523.94 per fill, versus $422.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 375 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Galantamine ErGalantamine Hbr | 16 | $70.41▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Galantamine Er: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A benzazepine derived from norbelladine. It is found in GALANTHUS and other AMARYLLIDACEAE. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor that has been used to reverse the muscular effects of GALLAMINE TRIETHIODIDE and TUBOCURARINE and has been studied as a treatment for ALZHEIMER DISEASE and other central nervous system disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Galantamine Er, about 70% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (22.9). Medicare paid an average of $70.41 per fill, versus $72.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 32.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 975 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Teriflunomide | 16 | $4,703.09 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Teriflunomide: This medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS. Show more ▾ It is not a cure for MS but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This helps decrease the number of flare-ups (relapses) and may help slow down physical problems caused by MS. A leflunomide metabolite. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Teriflunomide, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (28.6). Medicare paid an average of $4,703.09 per fill, versus $1,359.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 16 | $111.25 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $111.25 per fill, versus $63.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| AptiomEslicarbazepine Acetate | 16 | $2,516.68 | ≈ Typical |
About Aptiom: Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Eslicarbazepine may reduce the number of seizures you have. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Aptiom, about 76% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $2,516.68 per fill, versus $1,641.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 15 | $10.05 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $10.05 per fill, versus $6.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Levetiracetam ErLevetiracetam | 15 | $35.81▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam Er: 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about 75% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (20.1). Medicare paid an average of $35.81 per fill, versus $63.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 15 | $5.49▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ Nortriptyline belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (27.7). Medicare paid an average of $5.49 per fill, versus $11.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 433 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| BetaseronInterferon Beta-1b | 15 | $9,722.72▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Betaseron: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ Interferon is not a cure for MS, but it may help to slow disease worsening and decrease flare-ups of symptoms (such as balance problems, numbness, or weakness). A non-glycosylated form of interferon beta-1 that has a serine at position 17. It is used in the treatment of both RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS and CHRONIC PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Betaseron, about 84% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (17.8). Medicare paid an average of $9,722.72 per fill, versus $9,795.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imipramine Hcl | 15 | $17.01▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Imipramine Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Imipramine belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder. The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 77% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (19.5). Medicare paid an average of $17.01 per fill, versus $17.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 23.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 701 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 14 | $42.30▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $42.30 per fill, versus $91.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TegretolCarbamazepine | 14 | $265.87▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tegretol: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tegretol, about the same volume as the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $265.87 per fill, versus $351.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Glatiramer Acetate | 14 | $3,326.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Glatiramer Acetate: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Glatiramer Acetate, about 72% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (19.5). Medicare paid an average of $3,326.35 per fill, versus $2,133.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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. 19.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Verapamil SrVerapamil Hcl | 14 | $39.84▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Verapamil Sr: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate. A calcium channel blocker that is a class IV anti-arrhythmia agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Verapamil Sr, about 85% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (16.4). Medicare paid an average of $39.84 per fill, versus $93.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Bupropion Hcl SrBupropion Hcl | 13 | $13.27▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Hcl Sr: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (25.3). Medicare paid an average of $13.27 per fill, versus $17.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Vigabatrin | 13 | $19,521.63 | – No State Data |
About Vigabatrin: This medication is used in combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Vigabatrin decreases the number of seizures in adults and children who have not been able to control their seizures with other treatment. Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant. It is thought to work by stopping the breakdown of a natural calming substance (GABA) in the brain. An analogue of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID. It is an irreversible inhibitor of 4-AMINOBUTYRATE TRANSAMINASE, the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID and is used as an anticonvulsant. (From Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Vigabatrin. Medicare paid an average of $19,521.63 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $19,521.63 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Alprazolam | 13 | $0.77▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 15% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (84.2). Medicare paid an average of $0.77 per fill, versus $4.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clobazam | 12 | $48.20▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobazam: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clobazam, about a third of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (37.7). Medicare paid an average of $48.20 per fill, versus $107.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Rufinamide | 12 | $215.11▼ below AR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rufinamide: Rufinamide is used with other medications to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy) associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Show more ▾ This medication is an anticonvulsant. Rufinamide is thought to work by acting on the sodium channels in the brain that carry excessive electrical charges that may cause seizures. For treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Rufinamide, about 87% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (13.9). Medicare paid an average of $215.11 per fill, versus $1,157.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 12 | $37.90▼ below AR avg | ≈ 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 88% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (13.6). Medicare paid an average of $37.90 per fill, versus $85.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 12 | $1.99▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (51.1). Medicare paid an average of $1.99 per fill, versus $5.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ethosuximide | 12 | $51.45▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ethosuximide: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control a certain type of seizure (absence or petit mal seizure). Show more ▾ It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. An anticonvulsant especially useful in the treatment of absence seizures unaccompanied by other types of seizures. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ethosuximide, about 64% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (18.9). Medicare paid an average of $51.45 per fill, versus $97.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Valproic AcidValproic Acid (As Sodium Salt) | 11 | $19.53▼ below AR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valproic Acid: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Valproic Acid, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (22.5). Medicare paid an average of $19.53 per fill, versus $58.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dextroamphetamine-AmphetamineDextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 11 | $16.00▼ below AR avg | ▼ 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 Arkansas prescriber of this medication (36.2). Medicare paid an average of $16.00 per fill, versus $31.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 AR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CopaxoneGlatiramer Acetate | 11 | $6,139.42 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Copaxone: This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Show more ▾ It is a protein that is thought to work by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This effect can decrease the number of periods of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay disability. It is not a cure for MS. A random polymer of L-ALANINE, L-GLUTAMIC ACID, L-LYSINE, and L-TYROSINE that structurally resembles MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN. It is used in the treatment of RELAPSING-REMITTING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Copaxone, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (19.9). Medicare paid an average of $6,139.42 per fill, versus $5,769.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pimozide | 11 | $120.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pimozide: This medication is used to reduce uncontrolled movements (motor tics) or outbursts of words/sounds (vocal tics) caused by Tourette syndrome. Show more ▾ Pimozide is a medication that works by decreasing the activity of a natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. Pimozide should not be used for mild symptoms. It should only be used if symptoms cause severe problems in everyday life and other medicines or treatments have not been effective. A diphenylbutylpiperidine that is effective as an antipsychotic agent and as an alternative to HALOPERIDOL for the suppression of vocal and motor tics in patients with Tourette syndrome. Although the precise mechanism of action is unknown, blockade of postsynaptic dopamine receptors has been postulated. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p403) In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Pimozide, about half the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (19.2). Medicare paid an average of $120.52 per fill, versus $72.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| VimpatLacosamide | 11 | $1,151.04 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vimpat: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Vimpat, about 68% of the volume of the typical Arkansas prescriber of this medication (16.3). Medicare paid an average of $1,151.04 per fill, versus $1,091.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AR 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 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JANICE M KEATING 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Fort Smith, AR 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 AR 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.
