CARLY FRIEDMAN
Prescription History 1487428413
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Bethlehem, PA
What does Carly Friedman prescribe?
In 2024, Carly Friedman wrote 183 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 36 prescriptions for 11 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Carly Friedman prescribes.
Medications 10 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 36% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $25.73 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 29 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $271.31 per fill, versus $796.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 23 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $14.84 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 17 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $30.75 per fill, versus $29.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 16 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $34.45 per fill, versus $113.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 12 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.41 per fill, versus $10.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 12% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $25.56 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 6% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $9.40 per fill, versus $10.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Carly Friedman wrote 11 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $14.09 per fill, versus $6.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Carly Friedman’s prescriptions
What does Carly Friedman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carly Friedman's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (36), Eliquis (29) and Oxycodone Hcl (23).
How does Carly Friedman's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Carly Friedman prescribes 10 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Carly Friedman prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
