Estradiol
Also known as Estrace (us), Progynova (india)
Estradiol topical may be used for the following: to treat and prevent hot flushes (hot flashes; sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating) in women who are experiencing menopause (change of life; the end of monthly menstrual periods).
United States
$20
per month
India
$4
per month
You save
−80%save $16/mo · 80% cheaper
5.1M US scripts/yr$82.8M potential annual savings$102.8M US spend/yr
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Compare the price
US price$20per month
India price$4per month
You save$1680% less
Based on 30 EAs per month. US $0.67 vs India $0.13 per EA.
Total over 1 periodSave $16$20 → $4
The bigger picture
Estradiol is filled about 5.1M times a year under Medicare Part D. At the prices above, that works out to roughly:
Est. annual US spend
$102.8M
If sourced from India
$20.1M
Potential annual savings
$82.8M
−80%
Rough estimate. Based on Medicare Part D prescription volume (not the entire US market) scaled by the representative monthly price — actual totals depend on dose, duration and coverage.