DR. EDWARD BERNARD DARBY M.D.
Prescription History 1245239482
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Sulphur, LA

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2005

Contact Information

1200 STELLY LN
SULPHUR, LA
ZIP 70663
Phone: (337) 312-1000
Fax: (337) 527-8963

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. EDWARD BERNARD DARBY M.D., an active Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist practicing in Sulphur, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 197 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Estradiol, which accounts for 58 claims alone.


Alendronate Sodium

Generic Formulation: Alendronate SodiumSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 736
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,927
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $70.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.20

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. 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.

Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 410
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims93.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,716
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $65.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.96

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. 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).

Cefadroxil

Generic Formulation: CefadroxilSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 94
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.1
Peer Average Days Supply456
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $72.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.02

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone

Generic Formulation: Clotrimazole/Betamethasone DipSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 327
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.5
Peer Average Days Supply531
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $398.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.98

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash.

Estradiol

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 136.2
Days Supply 4,047
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills91.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,724
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,024.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.61

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Terconazole

Generic Formulation: TerconazoleSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 40.5
Days Supply 383
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.3
Peer Average Days Supply149
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 116.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $979.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.67

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Terconazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. If you have fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, stomach/abdominal pain, or a bad-smelling vaginal discharge, do not use this medication. Contact your doctor right away because these may be signs of a more serious infection.

Tolterodine Tartrate Er

Generic Formulation: Tolterodine TartrateSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.7
Peer Average Days Supply889
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,413.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$67.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$129.58

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT selective for the MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS of the BLADDER that is used in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE and URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, tolterodine improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

Valacyclovir

Generic Formulation: Valacyclovir HclSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 262
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.4
Peer Average Days Supply661
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $370.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.46

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.

Therapeutic Applications

Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. EDWARD BERNARD DARBY M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Sulphur, LA.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Obstetrics & Gynecology** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.