DR. BENJAMIN R BASHLINE DO
Prescription History 1982947966
Dermatology in Thompsons Station, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. BENJAMIN R BASHLINE DO, an active Dermatology specialist practicing in Thompsons Station, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 580 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 99 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 TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 99 | $24.34▼ below TN 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 99 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $24.34 per fill, versus $26.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 107.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,613 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 75 | $7.06▼ below TN 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 75 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $7.06 per fill, versus $21.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 76 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,527 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 74 | $10.09▼ below TN 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 74 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $10.09 per fill, versus $12.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 82.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,126 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minoxidil | 39 | $9.59▼ below TN 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $25.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 71 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 36 | $82.43 | ≈ 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $82.43 per fill, versus $76.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 892 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 36 | $6.22▼ below TN avg | ≈ 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $6.22 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 543 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Taltz AutoinjectorIxekizumab | 32 | $7,127.26▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Taltz Autoinjector: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ Ixekizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Taltz Autoinjector, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $7,127.26 per fill, versus $7,192.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 896 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 30 | $61.59▼ below TN 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $61.59 per fill, versus $69.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 861 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 29 | $24.82 | ≈ 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $24.82 per fill, versus $19.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 662 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 28 | $33.05▼ below TN avg | ≈ 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $33.05 per fill, versus $56.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 27 | $49.72 | ≈ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $49.72 per fill, versus $34.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 746 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mometasone Furoate | 25 | $19.47▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mometasone Furoate: Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and 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. Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $19.47 per fill, versus $54.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 422 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 17 | $8.87▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 63% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $8.87 per fill, versus $11.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,079 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metronidazole | 11 | $63.49 | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $63.49 per fill, versus $40.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 260 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Minocycline Hcl | 11 | $23.85▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Minocycline Hcl: This medication is used to treat acne or rosacea. Show more ▾ Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. However, it is not used to treat skin infections. It helps decrease pimples and red bumps that happen with acne or rosacea. A TETRACYCLINE analog, having a 7-dimethylamino and lacking the 5 methyl and hydroxyl groups, which is effective against tetracycline-resistant STAPHYLOCOCCUS infections. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $23.85 per fill, versus $34.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 314 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 11 | $10.08▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $10.08 per fill, versus $44.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 44 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. BENJAMIN R BASHLINE DO 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 Dermatology prescribing approach at this Thompsons Station, TN 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 TN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
