DR. PATRICIA FRANCES GROLEAU M.D.
Prescription History 1982970893
Dermatology in Lancaster, PA
What does Dr. Groleau prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Groleau wrote 1,354 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Triamcinolone Acetonide, with 247 prescriptions for 171 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Groleau prescribes.
Medications 28 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 247 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 6.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $9.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 243 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $18.40 per fill, versus $20.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 115 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $24.24 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 99 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $53.34 per fill, versus $45.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 71 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $39.94 per fill, versus $40.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 70 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $25.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 60 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $73.72 per fill, versus $64.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 44 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $33.18 per fill, versus $37.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $18.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 35 prescriptions for Betamethasone Valerate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $35.92 per fill, versus $28.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 32 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 73% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.03 per fill, versus $2.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 24 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 83% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.86 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 24 prescriptions for Otezla, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $4,822.78 per fill, versus $4,726.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 21 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 71% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $40.85 per fill, versus $42.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 21 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $25.75 per fill, versus $29.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other skin disorders in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 20 prescriptions for Acitretin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $319.28 per fill, versus $352.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Minocycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 20 prescriptions for Minocycline Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $73.38 per fill, versus $22.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This form of tacrolimus is used on the skin to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis) in patients who have not responded well to (or should not use) other eczema medications.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 20 prescriptions for Tacrolimus, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $160.45 per fill, versus $137.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.21 per fill, versus $14.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 18 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4,384.39 per fill, versus $3,875.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $16.72 per fill, versus $40.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 15 prescriptions for Pentoxifylline, about 69% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $17.76 per fill, versus $29.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 15 prescriptions for Skyrizi Pen, about 84% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $20,437.01 per fill, versus $20,638.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 14 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 42% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $7.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 11 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $38.12 per fill, versus $27.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $17.97 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Groleau wrote 11 prescriptions for Stelara, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $18,640.36 per fill, versus $27,025.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Groleau’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Groleau prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Groleau's most prescribed medications were Triamcinolone Acetonide (247), Ketoconazole (243) and Doxycycline Hyclate (115).
How does Dr. Groleau's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Groleau prescribes 9 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 6 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Groleau prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
