Formulary Breadth
High
The range of hormone options offered — adequate estradiol dosing and access to off-label testosterone-for-women where appropriate.
Why it matters
Effective menopause treatment often needs more than a single low-dose default. A narrow formulary quietly under-treats symptoms that a broader one would resolve.
How we assess it
We check whether the formulary can actually meet the range of need.
- Estradiol dose adequacy
- Off-label testosterone-for-women availability
- Progesterone and combination options
Source types: The provider’s published formulary and dosing options.
How we score it
A broad, adequately-dosed formulary scores high; a one-option, under-dosed menu scores lower.
- Importance
- High
High — a heavily weighted tier within HRT.
- Scope
- Hormone Therapy / HRT (menopause) overlay
What this tier is worth
Tiers carry fixed weights: Critical 5, High 3, Medium 2, Supporting 1. A score is the weighted mean of the factors we could establish, so you can recompute any of ours by hand — the methodology page works one through end to end.
Not medical advice
This factor rates how openly a provider discloses its process — not whether a treatment is right for you. That decision belongs with a licensed clinician who knows your history. Nothing here is medical advice.
- Scope
- Hormone Therapy / HRT (menopause) overlay
How this shows up in real reviews
Cited evidence we captured on this factor in live provider reviews.