MS. SANDRA LEE HIPPLE FNP
Prescription History 1982909016
Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, NC
What does Sandra Hipple prescribe?
In 2024, Sandra Hipple wrote 884 Medicare prescriptions for 29 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 95 prescriptions for 16 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Sandra Hipple prescribes.
Medications 29 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 95 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $8.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 78 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $8.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 66 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.16 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 63 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $20.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 45 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $50.69 per fill, versus $43.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 45 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.56 per fill, versus $16.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 40 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $28.67 per fill, versus $21.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 39 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 37 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $2.32 per fill, versus $4.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 36 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 76% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $14.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benztropine 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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 32 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.54 per fill, versus $13.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 31 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 62% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 26 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.74 per fill, versus $15.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $40.96 per fill, versus $19.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 24 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $9.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 22 prescriptions for Vraylar, about 72% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,439.83 per fill, versus $1,506.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 19 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $26.95 per fill, versus $17.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $13.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 60% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.85 per fill, versus $8.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 18 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $51.73 per fill, versus $48.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 14 prescriptions for Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $157.81 per fill, versus $50.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.83 per fill, versus $13.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $16.94 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.94 per fill, versus $6.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Austedo, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5,493.72 per fill, versus $7,179.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $28.52 per fill, versus $21.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.01 per fill, versus $15.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Sandra Hipple wrote 11 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 33% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.53 per fill, versus $10.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Sandra Hipple’s prescriptions
What does Sandra Hipple prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sandra Hipple's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (95), Trazodone Hcl (78) and Bupropion Xl (66).
How does Sandra Hipple's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 29 medications with a state comparison, Sandra Hipple prescribes 3 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 5 about as often and 21 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Sandra Hipple prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
