DR. LUCAS HELLER M.D.
Prescription History 1982970976
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Irwin, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. LUCAS HELLER M.D., an active Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist practicing in Irwin, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 63 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,412 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 467 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 467 | 1,286.1 | 38,514 | $21.50 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 1,286.1 30-Day Fills 38,514 Days Supply About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 260 | 484.5 | 14,327 | $1,819.73 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 484.5 30-Day Fills 14,327 Days Supply About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. | |||||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 227 | 426.0 | 12,752 | $1,108.07 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 426.0 30-Day Fills 12,752 Days Supply About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. | |||||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 191 | 297.0 | 8,650 | $1,529.09 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 297.0 30-Day Fills 8,650 Days Supply About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. | |||||
| Metformin Hcl | 147 | 390.5 | 11,703 | $9.98 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 390.5 30-Day Fills 11,703 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 142 | 340.0 | 10,184 | $22.25 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 340.0 30-Day Fills 10,184 Days Supply About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) | |||||
| Toujeo SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 124 | 244.2 | 7,205 | $727.99 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 244.2 30-Day Fills 7,205 Days Supply About Toujeo Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 121 | 317.4 | 9,447 | $691.37 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 317.4 30-Day Fills 9,447 Days Supply About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 116 | 325.7 | 9,734 | $82.54 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 325.7 30-Day Fills 9,734 Days Supply About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Glimepiride | 111 | 303.3 | 9,099 | $24.66 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 303.3 30-Day Fills 9,099 Days Supply About Glimepiride: Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family. | |||||
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 86 | 202.5 | 6,015 | $109.75 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 202.5 30-Day Fills 6,015 Days Supply | |||||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100Insulin Degludec | 80 | 174.3 | 5,183 | $760.79 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 174.3 30-Day Fills 5,183 Days Supply About Tresiba Flextouch U-100: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. | |||||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 76 | 207.8 | 6,234 | $32.98 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 207.8 30-Day Fills 6,234 Days Supply About Rosuvastatin Calcium: Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details. A HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES. | |||||
| Methimazole | 70 | 182.2 | 5,464 | $15.16 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 182.2 30-Day Fills 5,464 Days Supply About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. | |||||
| Alendronate Sodium | 63 | 126.2 | 3,731 | $8.00▼ below PA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 126.2 30-Day Fills 3,731 Days Supply About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. A nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis. | |||||
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 58 | 121.5 | 3,641 | $981.91 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 121.5 30-Day Fills 3,641 Days Supply About Humalog Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 53 | 82.0 | 2,456 | $36.62 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 82.0 30-Day Fills 2,456 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Hydrocortisone | 49 | 76.0 | 2,163 | $44.54 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 76.0 30-Day Fills 2,163 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 48 | 64.2 | 1,850 | $1,392.84 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 64.2 30-Day Fills 1,850 Days Supply About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| HumalogInsulin Lispro | 48 | 73.9 | 2,175 | $803.82 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 73.9 30-Day Fills 2,175 Days Supply About Humalog: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| ProliaDenosumab | 48 | 228.2 | 6,730 | $1,611.31 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 228.2 30-Day Fills 6,730 Days Supply About Prolia: Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause (in women), as you age, if someone in your family has osteoporosis, or if you take certain medications (such as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Denosumab belongs to a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. It prevents certain cells in the body (osteoclasts) from breaking down bone. A humanized monoclonal antibody and an inhibitor of the RANK LIGAND, which regulates OSTEOCLAST differentiation and bone remodeling. It is used as a BONE DENSITY CONSERVATION AGENT in the treatment of OSTEOPOROSIS. | |||||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-200Insulin Degludec | 41 | 114.5 | 3,421 | $1,354.16 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 114.5 30-Day Fills 3,421 Days Supply About Tresiba Flextouch U-200: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. | |||||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 38 | 94.0 | 2,810 | $21.58 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 94.0 30-Day Fills 2,810 Days Supply About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. | |||||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 38 | 80.0 | 2,400 | $1,204.63 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 80.0 30-Day Fills 2,400 Days Supply About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. | |||||
| Novolog FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 34 | 65.6 | 1,932 | $1,081.30 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 65.6 30-Day Fills 1,932 Days Supply About Novolog Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. | |||||
| Toujeo Max SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 33 | 73.6 | 2,164 | $1,468.00 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 73.6 30-Day Fills 2,164 Days Supply About Toujeo Max Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 89.0 | 2,670 | $29.22 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 89.0 30-Day Fills 2,670 Days Supply About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. | |||||
| Omnipod 5 G6 Pods (Gen 5)Insulin Pump Cart,automated,bt | 31 | 47.0 | 1,410 | $1,019.46 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.0 30-Day Fills 1,410 Days Supply | |||||
| UnithroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 28 | 82.0 | 2,460 | $94.25 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 82.0 30-Day Fills 2,460 Days Supply About Unithroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Humulin R U-500 KwikpenInsulin Regular, Human | 27 | 30.4 | 834 | $1,336.12▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 30.4 30-Day Fills 834 Days Supply About Humulin R U-500 Kwikpen: Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin). | |||||
| Ultra-Fine Mini Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 25 | 73.3 | 2,200 | $82.40 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 73.3 30-Day Fills 2,200 Days Supply | |||||
| Prednisone | 24 | 37.7 | 1,116 | $15.48 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.7 30-Day Fills 1,116 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 24 | 48.8 | 1,444 | $449.57 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 48.8 30-Day Fills 1,444 Days Supply About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Glipizide | 22 | 66.0 | 1,980 | $31.01 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 66.0 30-Day Fills 1,980 Days Supply About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. | |||||
| Insulin Aspart FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 21 | 43.4 | 1,263 | $752.26 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.4 30-Day Fills 1,263 Days Supply About Insulin Aspart Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. | |||||
| Ultra-Fine Nano Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 20 | 45.0 | 1,305 | $69.14▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 45.0 30-Day Fills 1,305 Days Supply | |||||
| Lyumjev Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro-Aabc | 19 | 27.0 | 795 | $1,166.73 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.0 30-Day Fills 795 Days Supply About Lyumjev Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro-aabc is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro-aabc is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro-aabc starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro-aabc may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). | |||||
| NovologInsulin Aspart | 19 | 39.4 | 1,177 | $1,467.80 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.4 30-Day Fills 1,177 Days Supply About Novolog: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. | |||||
| Repaglinide | 18 | 38.0 | 1,140 | $45.04▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 38.0 30-Day Fills 1,140 Days Supply About Repaglinide: Repaglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. It works by stimulating the body to produce more insulin. Insulin is a natural substance that allows the body to properly use sugar from the diet. | |||||
| Zoledronic AcidZoledronic Acid/Mannitol-Water | 18 | 75.0 | 2,017 | $276.29 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 75.0 30-Day Fills 2,017 Days Supply About Zoledronic Acid: This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. Show more ▾ Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and other types of cancer (such as breast, lung) that have spread to the bones. Zoledronic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium released from your bones into your blood. It also works by slowing the breakdown of your bones by cancer to prevent bone fractures. An imidobisphosphonate inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION that is used for the treatment of malignancy-related HYPERCALCEMIA; OSTEITIS DEFORMANS; and OSTEOPOROSIS. | |||||
| FenofibrateFenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 18 | 28.0 | 840 | $61.94 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28.0 30-Day Fills 840 Days Supply About Fenofibrate: Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibrate belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibrate might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibrate. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. An antilipemic agent which reduces both CHOLESTEROL and TRIGLYCERIDES in the blood. | |||||
| RybelsusSemaglutide | 17 | 21.0 | 630 | $1,115.57▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 630 Days Supply About Rybelsus: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. | |||||
| Spironolactone | 17 | 41.0 | 1,230 | $22.17 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) | |||||
| JanuviaSitagliptin Phosphate | 15 | 23.0 | 690 | $879.46▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 23.0 30-Day Fills 690 Days Supply About Januvia: Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 15 | 41.0 | 1,230 | $1,384.04 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. | |||||
| Sure Comfort Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 15 | 43.3 | 1,300 | $100.65 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.3 30-Day Fills 1,300 Days Supply | |||||
| Synjardy XrEmpagliflozin/Metformin Hcl | 15 | 21.0 | 582 | $769.49▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 582 Days Supply About Synjardy Xr: This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin. Show more ▾ It is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also increases the removal of sugar by your kidneys, decreases how much sugar is made in your liver, and decreases how much sugar your body takes in through your stomach and intestines. | |||||
| Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 14 | 16.0 | 415 | $19.85▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 16.0 30-Day Fills 415 Days Supply | |||||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 14 | 15.3 | 420 | $65.03 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15.3 30-Day Fills 420 Days Supply About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. | |||||
| Humulin R U-500Insulin Regular, Human | 14 | 19.0 | 570 | $2,006.16▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 19.0 30-Day Fills 570 Days Supply About Humulin R U-500: Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin). | |||||
| Depo-TestosteroneTestosterone Cypionate | 14 | 14.0 | 308 | $22.52 | – No State Data |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber No state benchmark is available for this medication. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average $22.52 Provider cost/claim Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 308 Days Supply About Depo-Testosterone: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. | |||||
| Droplet Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 14 | 37.3 | 1,115 | $98.00 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.3 30-Day Fills 1,115 Days Supply | |||||
| Humalog Kwikpen U-200Insulin Lispro | 14 | 14.0 | 240 | $775.13▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 240 Days Supply About Humalog Kwikpen U-200: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Easy Touch Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 13 | 13.0 | 317 | $52.46 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.0 30-Day Fills 317 Days Supply | |||||
| EuthyroxLevothyroxine Sodium | 13 | 13.0 | 390 | $8.54 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply About Euthyrox: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. | |||||
| Pregabalin | 13 | 15.0 | 450 | $25.61▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 450 Days Supply About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. | |||||
| Desmopressin Acetate | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $148.69 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply About Desmopressin Acetate: Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make. Show more ▾ Normally, the amount of urine you make is controlled by a certain substance in the body called vasopressin. In people who have water diabetes (diabetes insipidus) or certain kinds of head injury or brain surgery, the body does not make enough vasopressin. Desmopressin is a man-made form of vasopressin and is used to replace a low level of vasopressin. This medication helps to control increased thirst and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used to control bleeding caused by surgery or injuries in people with certain bleeding problems (hemophilia A, type 1 von Willebrand's disease). It works by helping the body with normal blood clotting. A synthetic analog of the pituitary hormone, ARGININE VASOPRESSIN. Its action is mediated by the VASOPRESSIN receptor V2. It has prolonged antidiuretic activity, but little pressor effects. It also modulates levels of circulating FACTOR VIII and VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR. | |||||
| Omeprazole | 12 | 12.0 | 360 | $0.37▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 360 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Raloxifene Hcl | 12 | 32.0 | 960 | $66.34▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 960 Days Supply About Raloxifene Hcl: Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause. Show more ▾ It slows down bone loss and helps to keep bones strong, making them less likely to break. Raloxifene may also lower the chance of getting a certain type of breast cancer (invasive breast cancer) after menopause. Raloxifene is not an estrogen hormone, but it acts like estrogen in some parts of the body, like your bones. In other parts of the body (uterus and breasts), raloxifene acts like an estrogen blocker. It does not relieve menopause symptoms such as hot flashes. Raloxifene belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators-SERMs. This medication should not be used before menopause. It should not be used to prevent heart disease. A second generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has estrogen agonist effects on bone and cholesterol metabolism but behaves as a complete estrogen antagonist on mammary gland and uterine tissue. | |||||
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 12 | 36.0 | 1,080 | $7.08▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 36.0 30-Day Fills 1,080 Days Supply About Pioglitazone Hcl: Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone. | |||||
| Lisinopril | 11 | 29.0 | 870 | $9.18 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29.0 30-Day Fills 870 Days Supply About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. | |||||
| Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 11 | 20.6 | 611 | $334.13 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.6 30-Day Fills 611 Days Supply About Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. | |||||
| Humalog Mix 75-25 KwikpenInsulin Lispro Protamin/Lispro | 11 | 14.0 | 420 | $1,155.11 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 420 Days Supply About Humalog Mix 75-25 Kwikpen: Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ This product is a combination of two man-made insulins: intermediate-acting insulin lispro protamine and rapid-acting insulin lispro. This combination starts working faster and lasts for a longer time than regular insulin. Insulin is a natural substance that allows the body to properly use sugar from the diet. It replaces the insulin that your body no longer produces, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. LUCAS HELLER M.D. 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism prescribing approach at this Irwin, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.