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 23 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,599 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 392 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 CT PrescribersVs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 392 | $14.88▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 392 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 5.2 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (75.3). Medicare paid an average of $14.88 per fill, versus $15.64 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. 502.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 203 | $14.94 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 203 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (54.3). Medicare paid an average of $14.94 per fill, versus $14.32 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. 203 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,915 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 194 | $4.98▼ below CT avg | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 194 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (45.4). Medicare paid an average of $4.98 per fill, versus $8.59 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. 194 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,962 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 154 | $26.69 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 3 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (50.5). Medicare paid an average of $26.69 per fill, versus $19.65 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. 154 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,283 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 130 | $23.45 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (46.1). Medicare paid an average of $23.45 per fill, versus $19.56 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. 130 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pregabalin | 61 | $15.17▼ below CT 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 61 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (36.8). Medicare paid an average of $15.17 per fill, versus $28.16 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. 73.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,198 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 55 | $12.67 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is 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. 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. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (31.7). Medicare paid an average of $12.67 per fill, versus $6.65 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. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 42 | $10.27▼ below CT avg | ≈ 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 42 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (33.9). Medicare paid an average of $10.27 per fill, versus $11.48 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. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,282 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 42 | $6.70▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (35.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.70 per fill, versus $7.56 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 253 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate | 40 | $39.06 | ≈ Typical |
About Morphine Sulfate: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to 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 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (32.9). Medicare paid an average of $39.06 per fill, versus $27.83 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,174 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 38 | $4.40 | ≈ Typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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. 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 2024, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 79% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (48.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.40 per fill, versus $3.28 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. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,140 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 37 | $7.35▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (40.4). Medicare paid an average of $7.35 per fill, versus $13.94 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. 53 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Celecoxib | 31 | $15.83▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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 drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (32.8). Medicare paid an average of $15.83 per fill, versus $26.82 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lidocaine | 27 | $80.40▼ below CT avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (27.5). Medicare paid an average of $80.40 per fill, versus $90.06 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 27 | $23.62▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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 higher strengths of this drug (100 milligrams or more per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of opioid pain medications. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about half the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (48.5). Medicare paid an average of $23.62 per fill, versus $32.57 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 794 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 25 | $1.25▼ below CT avg | ≈ 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (27.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.25 per fill, versus $6.84 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 29 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Naproxen | 24 | $6.15▼ below CT avg | ≈ Typical |
About Naproxen: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. 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. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about the same volume as the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (23.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.15 per fill, versus $9.23 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 705 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 16 | $5.94▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety). Show more ▾ It is also used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (45.6). Medicare paid an average of $5.94 per fill, versus $23.65 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 14 | $10.45▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 61% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $10.45 per fill, versus $11.35 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nucynta ErTapentadol Hcl | 13 | $1,252.21 | ≈ Typical |
About Nucynta Er: This medication is used to help relieve ongoing severe pain. Show more ▾ Tapentadol is an opioid pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Tapentadol may also be used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use. An opioid analgesic, MU OPIOID RECEPTOR agonist, and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain, and of pain associated with DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Nucynta Er, about 79% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (16.4). Medicare paid an average of $1,252.21 per fill, versus $1,157.63 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-CaffeButalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 12 | $31.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe: This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Show more ▾ Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about half the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (21.4). Medicare paid an average of $31.35 per fill, versus $30.73 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 273 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Baclofen | 11 | $3.94▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (39.6). Medicare paid an average of $3.94 per fill, versus $20.32 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 11 | $0.43▼ below CT 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (48.1). Medicare paid an average of $0.43 per fill, versus $7.53 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
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 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 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 among CT 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.
