ERIN G HOWARD PA
Prescription History 1982924486
Physician Assistant in Boone, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ERIN G HOWARD PA, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Boone, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 23 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,440 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 237 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 NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 237 | $21.45▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 237 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $21.45 per fill, versus $27.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 250.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,664 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 177 | $10.78▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 177 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $10.78 per fill, versus $11.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 181.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 169 | $9.22▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 169 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $9.22 per fill, versus $21.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 180.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,829 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 165 | $74.01 | ▲ More than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 165 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 4.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $74.01 per fill, versus $67.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 177.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,158 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 119 | $9.25▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $9.25 per fill, versus $11.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 75 | $63.70 | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 5.4 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $63.70 per fill, versus $18.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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. 79.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minoxidil | 70 | $9.40▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Minoxidil: Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371) In 2023, this provider wrote 70 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $9.40 per fill, versus $19.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 179.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,394 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 55 | $14.87▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $14.87 per fill, versus $24.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,421 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 47 | $3.94▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $3.94 per fill, versus $6.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 635 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 42 | $99.80▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluorouracil: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. Show more ▾ It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $99.80 per fill, versus $115.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 991 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 40 | $34.44▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $34.44 per fill, versus $54.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,425 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 33 | $22.13▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 33 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $22.13 per fill, versus $52.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 35.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 30 | $15.76▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $15.76 per fill, versus $22.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 28 | $15.84▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $15.84 per fill, versus $39.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 727 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dutasteride | 27 | $23.67▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dutasteride: This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH. Dutasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. A 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR that is reported to inhibit both type-1 and type2 isoforms of the enzyme and is used to treat BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Dutasteride, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $23.67 per fill, versus $44.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 21 | $33.36▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 78% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $33.36 per fill, versus $62.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 21.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 555 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 20 | $23.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 63% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $23.39 per fill, versus $17.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Desonide | 19 | $65.19▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Desonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Desonide reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. Desonide is a mild corticosteroid. A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for DERMATOSES. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Desonide, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $65.19 per fill, versus $80.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nystatin | 16 | $16.07▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Nystatin: Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus. Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin, about 70% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $16.07 per fill, versus $25.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 442 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dupixent PenDupilumab | 16 | $3,896.70 | ≈ Typical |
About Dupixent Pen: This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis). Show more ▾ It is also used along with other medications to help control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. In addition, dupilumab may be used to reduce symptoms caused by nasal polyps and the long-term swelling of the sinuses and nasal passage (chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis). Dupilumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-4 and interleukin-13) that may cause inflammation and swelling. This medication should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 76% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $3,896.70 per fill, versus $3,623.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Skyrizi PenRisankizumab-Rzaa | 12 | $21,563.34 | ≈ Typical |
About Skyrizi Pen: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain bowel condition called Crohn's disease. Risankizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-23) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Skyrizi Pen, about 75% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $21,563.34 per fill, versus $19,582.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 896 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tacrolimus | 11 | $108.01▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tacrolimus: Tacrolimus is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney transplant. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. A macrolide isolated from the culture broth of a strain of Streptomyces tsukubaensis that has strong immunosuppressive activity in vivo and prevents the activation of T-lymphocytes in response to antigenic or mitogenic stimulation in vitro. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $108.01 per fill, versus $183.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC 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 NC average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 242 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ivermectin | 11 | $272.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ivermectin: This medication is used to treat certain parasitic roundworm infections. Show more ▾ Curing parasitic infections helps to improve your quality of life. In people with weakened defense (immune) systems, curing roundworm infections can reduce the risk of developing a severe or life-threatening infection. Ivermectin belongs to a class of drugs known as antihelmintics. It works by paralyzing and killing parasites. Ivermectin is not recommended for coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A mixture of mostly avermectin H2B1a (RN 71827-03-7) with some avermectin H2B1b (RN 70209-81-3), which are macrolides from STREPTOMYCES avermitilis. It binds glutamate-gated chloride channel to cause increased permeability and hyperpolarization of nerve and muscle cells. It also interacts with other CHLORIDE CHANNELS. It is a broad spectrum antiparasitic that is active against microfilariae of ONCHOCERCA VOLVULUS but not the adult form. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ivermectin, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $272.14 per fill, versus $128.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 297 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ERIN G HOWARD PA 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Boone, NC 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 NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
