PAULA S CHARETTE FNP
Prescription History 1982917019
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Allagash, ME
What does Paula Charette prescribe?
In 2024, Paula Charette wrote 896 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 83 prescriptions for 24 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 Paula Charette prescribes.
Medications 38 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 Maine prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 83 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.28 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 58 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $6.78 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 56 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $5.14 per fill, versus $10.14 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 49 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $14.66 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 42 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 35% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.22 per fill, versus $5.92 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 36% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 32 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 39% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 31 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $5.21 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 28 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $6.13 per fill, versus $10.81 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 25 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 78% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $11.31 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $3.32 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 23 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $12.97 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 Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 23 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $9.76 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 25% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $13.67 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 34% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $32.56 per fill, versus $32.56 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 21 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $13.00 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 21 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $7.33 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 Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 21 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $10.84 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 21 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $14.16 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 19 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.42 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.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 19 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 17 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 83% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $18.84 per fill, versus $65.89 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 17 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $18.20 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.55 per fill, versus $8.66 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $1,609.10 per fill, versus $1,045.21 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 23% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $22.60 per fill, versus $19.68 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $5.90 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.79 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 13 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 21% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 12 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 39% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $8.55 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 12 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 28% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $774.66 per fill, versus $1,138.41 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1.22 per fill, versus $3.61 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 Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 11 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 28% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $33.31 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 33% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $31.61 per fill, versus $25.52 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $14.52 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
Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $9.09 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 11 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $62.79 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Paula Charette wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $236.56 per fill, versus $332.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Paula Charette’s prescriptions
What does Paula Charette prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Paula Charette's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (83), Amlodipine Besylate (58) and Atorvastatin Calcium (56).
How does Paula Charette's prescribing compare with other Maine prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Paula Charette prescribes 1 more often than the typical Maine prescriber, 2 about as often and 35 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Paula Charette 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 Maine 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.
