Be Ready With Lower-Cost Topical Steroid Options

January 2018

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

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 Reinforce Techniques for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
Diabetes Meds Don't Rule Out Sulfonylureas for Type 2 Diabetes
Influenza Consider When To Use Antivirals to Treat the Flu
Cough & Cold Avoid Pitfalls With Cough Meds
Hypothyroidism Be Prepared to Answer Common Questions About Hypothyroidism
Med Safety Educate Patients on Meds Linked to Impaired Driving
Substance Use Disorder Think About Naltrexone for Opioid Dependence in Some Patients
Topicals Be Ready With Lower-Cost Topical Steroid Options
COPD Consider Trelegy a Last-Line Option for COPD