LAURIE H HARRINGTON M.D.
Prescription History 1326005802
Dermatology in Zachary, LA


Quality Rating: 75 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since April 27, 2006

Contact Information

20474 OLD SCENIC HWY
ZACHARY, LA
ZIP 70791
Phone: (225) 654-1124
Fax: (225) 654-7079

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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 LAURIE H HARRINGTON M.D., an active Dermatology specialist practicing in Zachary, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 76 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, which accounts for 17 claims alone.

Medication Index


Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxychloroquine SulfateSpecialty: Dermatology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills144.0
Peer Average Days Supply4,225
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.8% 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 $552.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.50

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 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)

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. 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.

Ketoconazole

Generic Formulation: KetoconazoleSpecialty: Dermatology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 343
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,303
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.8% 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 $242.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.05

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

Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to control dandruff. Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs.

Minoxidil

Generic Formulation: MinoxidilSpecialty: Dermatology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,286
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.8% 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 $55.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.57

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 potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)

Therapeutic Applications

Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Generic Formulation: Triamcinolone AcetonideSpecialty: Dermatology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 476
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.5
Peer Average Days Supply965
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.3% 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 $138.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.21

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

An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling.

Valacyclovir

Generic Formulation: Valacyclovir HclSpecialty: Dermatology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 164
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 27.3% 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 $123.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.73

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 LAURIE H HARRINGTON M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Zachary, 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 **Dermatology** 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.