DR. CHARLES ZACHARY STAPLES D.D.S.
Prescription History 1982966537
Dentist in Covington, LA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. CHARLES ZACHARY STAPLES D.D.S., an active Dentist specialist practicing in Covington, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 194 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 105 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 LA PrescribersVs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 105 | $4.88 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $4.88 per fill, versus $4.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average LA 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. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,035 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 72 | $4.87▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less 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 72 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 63% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $4.87 per fill, versus $17.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 251 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 17 | $6.99▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $6.99 per fill, versus $8.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. CHARLES ZACHARY STAPLES D.D.S. 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 Dentist prescribing approach at this Covington, LA 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 LA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
