VIVIEN HSU MD
Prescription History 1992875421
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in New Brunswick, NJ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for VIVIEN HSU MD, an active Rheumatology specialist practicing in New Brunswick, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 39 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,465 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methotrexate, which accounts for 211 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 NJ PrescribersVs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| MethotrexateMethotrexate Sodium | 211 | $34.97▼ below NJ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2023, this provider wrote 211 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 2 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (108). Medicare paid an average of $34.97 per fill, versus $43.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 409 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,959 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 127 | $21.05 | ▲ More 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 127 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $21.05 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 304 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 103 | $13.17 | ▲ More 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 103 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $13.17 per fill, versus $6.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 202.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,916 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OfevNintedanib Esylate | 100 | $13,555.25 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ofev: This medication is used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease). Show more ▾ Both types of lung disease scar and stiffen your lungs, making it hard to breathe. Nintedanib may help slow down the worsening of your lung disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Ofev, about 4 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $13,555.25 per fill, versus $12,823.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ambrisentan | 93 | $4,508.04▼ below NJ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ambrisentan: Ambrisentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Show more ▾ This condition is thought to be caused by increased levels of a certain natural substance (endothelin-1). This medication blocks the effects of endothelin-1, thereby helping to decrease the blood pressure in the lungs, slow the worsening of symptoms, and improve your ability to exercise. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Ambrisentan, about 4.2 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $4,508.04 per fill, versus $4,666.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tadalafil | 61 | $1,197.57 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tadalafil: Tadalafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise. A carboline derivative and PHOSPHODIESTERASE 5 INHIBITOR that is used primarily to treat ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION; BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA and PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Tadalafil, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,197.57 per fill, versus $166.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 99 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,925 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 56 | $21.17 | ≈ 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 56 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 77% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $21.17 per fill, versus $19.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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. 109.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,286 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 55 | $23.92 | ▼ 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 55 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 71% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (77). Medicare paid an average of $23.92 per fill, versus $18.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 147 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 53 | $13.59 | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $13.59 per fill, versus $12.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 135.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 50 | $536.89 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $536.89 per fill, versus $169.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ 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. 113.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,166 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | $17.24 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (154). Medicare paid an average of $17.24 per fill, versus $8.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 136 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,080 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 47 | $84.10▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. Show more ▾ The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $84.10 per fill, versus $85.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 133.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | $3.66▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $3.66 per fill, versus $7.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 747 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 30 | $8.71 | ▼ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $8.71 per fill, versus $6.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,594 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 28 | $40.20▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $40.20 per fill, versus $55.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Folic Acid | 27 | $3.67▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Folic Acid: Folic acid is the man-made form of folate. Show more ▾ Folate is a B-vitamin naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different forms (such as L-methylfolate, levomefolate, methyltetrahydrofolate). They are used to treat or prevent low folate levels. Low folate levels can lead to certain types of anemia. Conditions that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain stomach/intestinal problems, kidney dialysis, among others. Women of childbearing age should receive adequate amounts of folic acid either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Folic Acid, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3.67 per fill, versus $5.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 22 | $25.28▼ below NJ 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $25.28 per fill, versus $50.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Allopurinol | 21 | $13.70▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $13.70 per fill, versus $17.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibandronate Sodium | 19 | $59.76▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ibandronate Sodium: Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Show more ▾ Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause, as you age, or if you take corticosteroid 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). Ibandronate belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates. Aminobisphosphonate that is a potent inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION. It is used in the treatment of HYPERCALCEMIA associated with malignancy, for the prevention of fracture and bone complications in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, and for the treatment and prevention of POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 76% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $59.76 per fill, versus $66.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 42.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 19 | $32.73▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $32.73 per fill, versus $53.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 16 | $11.97▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $11.97 per fill, versus $46.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gamunex-CImmune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 16 | $4,013.37▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gamunex-C: This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection. Show more ▾ This medication is made from human blood that has a high level of antibodies which help fight infections. This product is also used to increase the number of certain blood cells (platelets) in people with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and to form normal blood clots. In addition, this medication is used to treat a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). This disorder causes weakness and numbness/tingling/pain in the arms and legs. This medication helps to improve these symptoms and prevents relapse. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Gamunex-C, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $4,013.37 per fill, versus $9,723.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SsdSilver Sulfadiazine | 16 | $14.97▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ssd: This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Show more ▾ Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects. Antibacterial used topically in burn therapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ssd, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $14.97 per fill, versus $22.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 457 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 | $22.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Show more ▾ Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $22.30 per fill, versus $15.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cosentyx Sensoready PenSecukinumab | 16 | $8,012.42 | – No State Data |
About Cosentyx Sensoready Pen: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis). Show more ▾ Secukinumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready Pen. Medicare paid an average of $8,012.42 per fill. No state comparison is available for this medication. How often this provider prescribes it No state benchmark is available for this medication. What Medicare paid per fill $8,012.42 Cost per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 504 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OrenciaAbatacept | 15 | $5,307.60 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Orencia: This medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue. Show more ▾ This leads to swelling in the joints, which causes pain and makes it harder to move. Abatacept works by weakening your immune system. This effect helps to slow down joint damage and reduce joint pain and swelling so you can move better. This medication is also used to treat other types of arthritis (such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis). A fusion protein immunoconjugate of the extracellular domain of CTLA4 and the Fc domain of human IgG1. It functions as a T-cell co-stimulation blocker that inhibits TNF-ALPHA and prevents the activation of T-LYMPHOCYTES. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Orencia, about 68% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5,307.60 per fill, versus $4,568.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LetairisAmbrisentan | 15 | $28,379.83 | ≈ Typical |
About Letairis: Ambrisentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Show more ▾ This condition is thought to be caused by increased levels of a certain natural substance (endothelin-1). This medication blocks the effects of endothelin-1, thereby helping to decrease the blood pressure in the lungs, slow the worsening of symptoms, and improve your ability to exercise. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Letairis, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $28,379.83 per fill, versus $15,080.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Leucovorin Calcium | 15 | $15.65▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Leucovorin Calcium: This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia) caused by certain drugs (folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine). Show more ▾ It may also be used with a certain cancer drug (5-fluorouracil) to treat patients with colon cancer. Leucovorin may also be used to treat a certain type of anemia (due to folic acid deficiency) when folic acid cannot be taken by mouth. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Leucovorin Calcium, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $15.65 per fill, versus $85.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 39.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,196 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 15 | $14.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $14.12 per fill, versus $7.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 15 | $4.10▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $4.10 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| GammakedImmune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 14 | $23,300.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gammaked: This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection. Show more ▾ This medication is made from human blood that has a high level of antibodies which help fight infections. This product is also used to increase the number of certain blood cells (platelets) in people with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and to form normal blood clots. In addition, this medication is used to treat a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). This disorder causes weakness and numbness/tingling/pain in the arms and legs. This medication helps to improve these symptoms and prevents relapse. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Gammaked, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $23,300.74 per fill, versus $13,324.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Taltz AutoinjectorIxekizumab | 13 | $7,170.44 | ≈ Typical |
About Taltz Autoinjector: This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis). Show more ▾ Ixekizumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause inflammation and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Taltz Autoinjector, about 87% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $7,170.44 per fill, versus $7,062.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naproxen | 12 | $7.81▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾ It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $14.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 12 | $11.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 15% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $11.95 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ProliaDenosumab | 12 | $1,675.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Prolia, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,675.31 per fill, versus $1,522.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 71.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,148 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 12 | $3.00▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 16% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $3.00 per fill, versus $10.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AdempasRiociguat | 12 | $15,060.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Adempas: Riociguat is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). Show more ▾ It can also be used to treat a certain type of high blood pressure in the lungs caused by blood clots (chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) when surgery has not been fully successful or is impossible. Riociguat works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs so blood can flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Adempas, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $15,060.13 per fill, versus $12,717.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methotrexate SodiumMethotrexate Sodium/Pf | 11 | $11.21▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methotrexate Sodium: Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. Show more ▾ It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with more aggressive therapy such as methotrexate helps to reduce further joint damage and to preserve joint function. An antineoplastic antimetabolite with immunosuppressant properties. It is an inhibitor of TETRAHYDROFOLATE DEHYDROGENASE and prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolate, necessary for synthesis of thymidylate, an essential component of DNA. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methotrexate Sodium, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.21 per fill, versus $17.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 15.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 447 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| OpsumitMacitentan | 11 | $12,063.35▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Opsumit: Macitentan is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Show more ▾ This condition is thought to be caused by increased levels of a certain natural substance (endothelin-1). This medication blocks the effects of endothelin-1, which helps decrease the blood pressure in the lungs, and reduces the risk of worsening of symptoms and hospital stays due to the disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Opsumit, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $12,063.35 per fill, versus $12,242.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ 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 VIVIEN HSU 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 Rheumatology prescribing approach at this New Brunswick, NJ 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 NJ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
