PANKIT JAYSUKH VACHHANI MD
Prescription History 1982968764
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Birmingham, AL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PANKIT JAYSUKH VACHHANI MD, an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Our medical registry currently tracks 31 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,036 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Acyclovir, which accounts for 121 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 AL PrescribersVs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 121 | $13.63▼ below AL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir 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. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $13.63 per fill, versus $22.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 177 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 108 | $33.80▼ below AL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2023, this provider wrote 108 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 3 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $33.80 per fill, versus $34.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 184.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,428 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JakafiRuxolitinib Phosphate | 80 | $17,546.68 | ▲ More than typical |
About Jakafi: This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera). Show more ▾ It works by blocking your body from producing substances called growth factors. Growth factors cause cells to grow and divide, and cause the blood cell and spleen problems found in these disorders. Ruxolitinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Though not a cure for these disorders, ruxolitinib may help with some of the symptoms, including abdominal discomfort, pain under left ribs, early feelings of fullness from meals, night sweats, itching, and bone/muscle pain. Ruxolitinib is also used to treat a certain problem that may occur after certain stem cell or bone marrow transplants (graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system). In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Jakafi, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $17,546.68 per fill, versus $16,892.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,383 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 65 | $16.40 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $16.40 per fill, versus $9.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,851 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SprycelDasatinib | 61 | $8,743.27▼ below AL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sprycel: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic leukemia-ALL). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. A pyrimidine and thiazole derived ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT and PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITOR of BCR-ABL KINASE. It is used in the treatment of patients with CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA who are resistant or intolerant to IMATINIB. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Sprycel, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $8,743.27 per fill, versus $11,851.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,801 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 57 | $17.53▼ below AL avg | ≈ 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 57 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 85% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $17.53 per fill, versus $22.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 57.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VenclextaVenetoclax | 54 | $2,189.69▼ below AL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Venclexta: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia-CLL, small lymphocytic lymphoma-SLL, acute myeloid leukemia-AML). Show more ▾ Venetoclax is a drug that works by helping to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Venclexta, about 2 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $2,189.69 per fill, versus $8,130.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,065 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Potassium Chloride | 47 | $12.28▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Potassium Chloride: This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. Show more ▾ A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics. A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (97). Medicare paid an average of $12.28 per fill, versus $28.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 47.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 41 | $11.13 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $11.13 per fill, versus $4.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 946 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 31 | $775.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a third of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $775.64 per fill, versus $747.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 29 | $15.42▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less 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 29 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (176). Medicare paid an average of $15.42 per fill, versus $18.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,172 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BosulifBosutinib | 28 | $12,919.44▼ below AL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bosulif: Bosutinib is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Bosulif, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $12,919.44 per fill, versus $13,896.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 26 | $4.10▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than 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 26 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $4.10 per fill, versus $6.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 724 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 25 | $12.73▼ below AL 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 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (169). Medicare paid an average of $12.73 per fill, versus $20.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 678 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Imatinib Mesylate | 25 | $7,424.99 | ≈ Typical |
About Imatinib Mesylate: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune system disorders (such as aggressive systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome). A tyrosine kinase inhibitor and ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT that inhibits the BCR-ABL kinase created by chromosome rearrangements in CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA and ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, as well as PDG-derived tyrosine kinases that are overexpressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Imatinib Mesylate, about the same volume as the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $7,424.99 per fill, versus $2,346.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VonjoPacritinib Citrate | 20 | $23,829.20 | ≈ Typical |
About Vonjo: This medication is used to treat a certain bone marrow disorder (myelofibrosis). Show more ▾ It works by blocking your body from producing substances called growth factors. Pacritinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Vonjo, about the same volume as the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $23,829.20 per fill, versus $14,675.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Voriconazole | 20 | $466.74▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Voriconazole: Voriconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi. A triazole antifungal agent that specifically inhibits STEROL 14-ALPHA-DEMETHYLASE and CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Voriconazole, about 67% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $466.74 per fill, versus $584.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 585 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 17 | $15.32▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $15.32 per fill, versus $20.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 17.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 265 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 17 | $16.03▼ below AL 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $16.03 per fill, versus $43.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 479 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 17 | $10.90▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 18% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (94). Medicare paid an average of $10.90 per fill, versus $13.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 17 | $2.59▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 17% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $2.59 per fill, versus $6.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 21.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 601 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TasignaNilotinib Hcl | 16 | $17,834.59 | ≈ Typical |
About Tasigna: Nilotinib is used to treat a certain type of blood cancer (chronic myelogenous leukemia-CML). Show more ▾ It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Tasigna, about the same volume as the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $17,834.59 per fill, versus $14,678.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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 448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 15 | $15.35▼ below AL 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 15 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $15.35 per fill, versus $40.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Posaconazole | 14 | $2,804.17 | ≈ Typical |
About Posaconazole: Posaconazole is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have severely weakened immune systems (such as patients who have had chemotherapy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Posaconazole, about the same volume as the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (13). Medicare paid an average of $2,804.17 per fill, versus $2,798.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 375 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | $8.76▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 11% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (120). Medicare paid an average of $8.76 per fill, versus $17.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Losartan Potassium | 13 | $4.41▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Losartan Potassium: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Show more ▾ It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 10% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $4.41 per fill, versus $13.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 13 | $5.88▼ below AL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. 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 brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 10% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $5.88 per fill, versus $15.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AyvakitAvapritinib | 12 | $34,700.21▼ below AL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ayvakit: This medication is used to treat a certain type of stomach, bowel, or esophagus cancer (gastrointestinal stromal tumor-GIST). Show more ▾ Avapritinib is also be used to treat a certain immune system disorder (advanced systemic mastocytosis). Avapritinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and certain immune system cells (mast cells). In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ayvakit, about the same volume as the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $34,700.21 per fill, versus $36,251.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 12 | $20.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 18% of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $20.62 per fill, versus $19.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 11 | $24.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about a third of the volume of the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $24.30 per fill, versus $21.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AL 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. 11.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 171 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TibsovoIvosidenib | 11 | $30,227.10▼ below AL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tibsovo: This medication is used to treat a certain type of blood cell cancer (acute myeloid leukemia-AML). Show more ▾ Ivosidenib works by helping your bone marrow grow normal blood cells so you will need fewer blood transfusions. Ivosidenib is also used to treat bile duct cancer. It works by slowing the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tibsovo, about the same volume as the typical Alabama prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $30,227.10 per fill, versus $30,997.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average AL 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 AL average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for PANKIT JAYSUKH VACHHANI MD 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 Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Birmingham, AL 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 AL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
