STEPHEN J EYLER MD
Prescription History 1275950263
Ophthalmology in Peoria, IL


Quality Rating: 87.52 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since March 27, 2014

Contact Information

8921 N WOOD SAGE RD
PEORIA, IL
ZIP 61615
Phone: (309) 243-2400
Fax: (309) 243-7918

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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 STEPHEN J EYLER MD, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Peoria, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,696 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 627 claims alone.


Alphagan P

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 19.4
Days Supply 542
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,728
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,595.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$507.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$390.69

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 83
30-Day Fills 120.1
Days Supply 3,187
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills122.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,538
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 29.7% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,780.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.21

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Combigan

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 19.7
Days Supply 585
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,721
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,330.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$302.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$387.70

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Cyclosporine

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,387
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.0
Peer Average Days Supply912
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24,722.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,177.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$790.19

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 92
30-Day Fills 160.8
Days Supply 4,750
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills108.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,249
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,851.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.18

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

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 127.2
Days Supply 3,815
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims85.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills181.4
Peer Average Days Supply5,432
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,061.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.61

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 41.3
Days Supply 1,005
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply485
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.7% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $721.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.58

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

A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. 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.

Fluorometholone

Generic Formulation: FluorometholoneSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 22.7
Days Supply 600
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,454
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,287.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$71.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$85.38

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 glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Generic Formulation: Ketorolac TromethamineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 135
30-Day Fills 173.1
Days Supply 4,922
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims98.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,767
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 37.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,159.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.85

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 pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 627
30-Day Fills 955.9
Days Supply 26,156
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims141.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills260.8
Peer Average Days Supply7,448
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 344.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,077.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.58

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

A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 59.8
Days Supply 1,648
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills103.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,945
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,877.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$451.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$453.35

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Ofloxacin

Generic Formulation: OfloxacinSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 112
30-Day Fills 134.3
Days Supply 3,035
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims77.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,682
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 45.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,853.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.02

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

A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 199
30-Day Fills 253.0
Days Supply 6,739
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims111.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills142.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,658
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 79.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,177.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.91

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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 95.5
Days Supply 2,835
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,791
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 51.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $65,014.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,160.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,071.67

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.

Clinical Summary

A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 159
30-Day Fills 268.9
Days Supply 7,771
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,697
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 396.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,821.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$561.76

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 beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Travoprost

Generic Formulation: TravoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.7
Days Supply 520
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,705
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,182.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$167.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$241.34

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 cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Valacyclovir

Generic Formulation: Valacyclovir HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 428
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.0
Peer Average Days Supply628
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $417.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.13

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 STEPHEN J EYLER MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Peoria, IL.

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 **Ophthalmology** 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.