MR. BRIAN RICHARD FORZANI M.D.
Prescription History 1982921052
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Waterbury, CT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MR. BRIAN RICHARD FORZANI M.D., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,136 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 219 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CT PrescribersVs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 219 | $22.14▼ below CT 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 2023, this provider wrote 219 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.1 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $22.14 per fill, versus $23.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 302.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,019 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 163 | $23.45▼ below CT avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone 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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $23.45 per fill, versus $27.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 163.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,731 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 139 | $8.77 | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 139 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $8.77 per fill, versus $8.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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. 141.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,504 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 115 | $23.50 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 115 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $23.50 per fill, versus $21.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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. 115 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,013 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 111 | $41.45 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $41.45 per fill, versus $22.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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. 111 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,096 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 54 | $12.55▼ below CT avg | ▲ More 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. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $12.55 per fill, versus $24.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 46 | $13.34 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $13.34 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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 1,600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 38 | $61.38 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $61.38 per fill, versus $48.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CT 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate | 37 | $39.58 | ▲ More than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $39.58 per fill, versus $32.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CT 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,095 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 30 | $30.28▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 67% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $30.28 per fill, versus $49.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 875 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 | $11.76▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is 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 may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication 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 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 70% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $11.76 per fill, versus $54.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 28 | $8.93▼ below CT avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $8.93 per fill, versus $19.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,185 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 26 | $4.93▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $4.93 per fill, versus $6.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diazepam | 21 | $4.54▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diazepam: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. Show more ▾ This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It 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 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about 81% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $4.54 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 408 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 21 | $13.91 | ≈ Typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 81% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $13.91 per fill, versus $10.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CT 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 18 | $0.62▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. 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 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $0.62 per fill, versus $8.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine | 16 | $80.79▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 62% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $80.79 per fill, versus $145.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 492 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naproxen | 12 | $7.86▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾ It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about half the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.86 per fill, versus $13.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 12 | $22.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $22.20 per fill, versus $13.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MR. BRIAN RICHARD FORZANI M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Pain Medicine prescribing approach at this Waterbury, CT practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among CT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
