DR. CHRISTINE A CAREY M.D.
Prescription History 1740277813
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Southbridge, MA


Quality Rating: 97.02 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since October 04, 2005

Contact Information

100 SOUTH ST
SUITE G05
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA
ZIP 01550
Phone: (508) 765-5981
Fax: (508) 764-4637

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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. CHRISTINE A CAREY M.D., an active Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist practicing in Southbridge, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 589 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Estradiol, which accounts for 131 claims alone.


Alendronate Sodium

Generic Formulation: Alendronate SodiumSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 41.2
Days Supply 1,232
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,685
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $147.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.60

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.

Clobetasol Propionate

Generic Formulation: Clobetasol PropionateSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 41.2
Days Supply 1,095
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.5
Peer Average Days Supply867
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,293.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$65.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$85.60

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 derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid.

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone

Generic Formulation: Clotrimazole/Betamethasone DipSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.5
Days Supply 275
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.2
Peer Average Days Supply530
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $322.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.88

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 131
30-Day Fills 348.5
Days Supply 10,418
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,251
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 297.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,726.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$127.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$110.81

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.

Fluconazole

Generic Formulation: FluconazoleSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 63
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.9
Peer Average Days Supply290
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $83.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.79

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

Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals.

Fluocinolone Acetonide

Generic Formulation: Fluocinolone AcetonideSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 742
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills16.9
Peer Average Days Supply465
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,584.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$92.77

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 derivative used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)

Therapeutic Applications

This shampoo is used to treat severe dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis). Fluocinolone reduces the swelling, itching, flaking, and redness that can occur with dandruff. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid.

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Medroxyprogesterone AcetateSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 59.8
Days Supply 1,795
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,058
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $770.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.63

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 progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone made by the body. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

Myrbetriq

Generic Formulation: MirabegronSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 81
30-Day Fills 129.0
Days Supply 3,870
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,074
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $57,851.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$714.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$561.34

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 19.3
Days Supply 165
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.7
Peer Average Days Supply212
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $148.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.99

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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Norethindrone-E.Estradiol-Iron

Generic Formulation: Norethindrone-E.Estradiol-IronSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims12.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills12.0
Peer Average Days Supply336
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $146.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.97

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 hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: norethindrone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). There is a small amount of iron (ferrous fumarate) in each of the 4 inactive pills taken during the fourth week. The inactive pills do not contain any hormones. These pills are meant to keep you in the habit of taking 1 pill each day and do not have enough iron to treat iron deficiency. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

Oxybutynin Chloride Er

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 110.7
Days Supply 3,321
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,925
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 27.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,326.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.84

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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Premarin

Generic Formulation: Estrogens, ConjugatedSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 29.6
Days Supply 887
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply898
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,978.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$382.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$389.25

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 containing a mixture of water-soluble, conjugated estrogens derived wholly or in part from URINE of pregnant mares or synthetically from ESTRONE and EQUILIN. It contains a sodium-salt mixture of estrone sulfate (52-62%) and equilin sulfate (22-30%) with a total of the two between 80-88%. Other concomitant conjugates include 17-alpha-dihydroequilin, 17-alpha-estradiol, and 17-beta-dihydroequilin. The potency of the preparation is expressed in terms of an equivalent quantity of sodium estrone sulfate.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone. 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. 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. Certain estrogen products may also be used by men and women to treat cancers (certain types of prostate cancer, breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) and by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure).

Solifenacin Succinate

Generic Formulation: Solifenacin SuccinateSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 87.0
Days Supply 2,610
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,487
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 37.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,936.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$110.93

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 quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE.

Therapeutic Applications

Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin 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.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 90
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply486
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $33.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.23

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 drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Tolterodine Tartrate Er

Generic Formulation: Tolterodine TartrateSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,104
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,462.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$247.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$183.64

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 29
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 955
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.1
Peer Average Days Supply686
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 38.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,152.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.58

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 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.

Yuvafem

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 69
30-Day Fills 162.5
Days Supply 4,834
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,729
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 187.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,777.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$170.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$184.74

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.

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. CHRISTINE A CAREY M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Southbridge, MA.

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.