Drug Utilization Patterns and Adherence in Patients on Systemic Medications for the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study

There is limited data on adherence to systemic medications for psoriasis in real-world practice. Using a large US health insurance claims database, we found significantly increased odds of adherence to biologics compared to methotrexate. Dermatologists should consider adherence when choosing systemic treatments for psoriasis patients.