Medication adherence and health care costs associated with biologics in Medicaid‐enrolled patients with psoriasis

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Authors

Monali Bhosle · The Ohio State University

Steven R. Feldman · Wake Forest University

Fablan T. Camacho · Wake Forest University

J. Timothy Whitmire · North Carolina Division of Public Health

Milap C. Nahata · The Ohio State University

Rajesh Balkrishnan · Wake Forest University

Abstract

Although costs associated with prescriptions for biologics were higher, total health care costs did not differ significantly in the post-biologics period. Biologics had a better adherence rate compared with other psoriasis medications.

Topics & Keywords

Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis Pregnancy and Medication Impact Medication Adherence and Compliance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Dermatological Treatment

Volume 17, Issue 5, pp. 294-301

DOI: 10.1080/09546630600954594

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