Point Out Affordable Topical Steroid Options

January 2018

Sharp price increases for some brands AND generics will influence which topical corticosteroid to recommend.

Medicare spending for topical steroids climbed over 200% from 2011 to 2015...despite only a 37% increase in the number of Rxs.

Be ready with lower-cost options. Consider potency and formulation.

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Table of Contents

Hypertension Re-Evaluate Blood Pressure Goals With New Hypertension Guidelines
Hypertension Help Your Patient Get Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
Diabetes Meds Don't Rule Out Sulfonylureas for Type 2 Diabetes
Influenza Educate When to Use Antivirals for Influenza
Cough & Cold Avoid Pitfalls With Cough Meds
Substance Use Disorder Explain When Naltrexone Might Be Appropriate for Opioid Dependence
Hypothyroidism Be Prepared to Answer Common Questions About Hypothyroidism
COPD Expect to See Trelegy Used Last-Line for COPD
Topicals Point Out Affordable Topical Steroid Options
Med Safety Counsel Patients on Meds Linked to Driving Impairment
Insulin Stay Sharp for Potential Errors With Insulin Pens
Practice Help Your Pharmacy Survive Insurance Audits