Figure 3.
Previous use of csDMARD before initiating b/tsDMARD, stratified by SUS coverage dependency (exclusive or with private insurance) among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in DATASUS. b/tsDMARD biologics target synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drug. tsDMARD limited to tofacitinib at time of analysis. SUS-exclusive, dependent on SUS for all healthcare resources; SUS+ private, individuals dependent on SUS only for prescription drug coverage. csDMARD conventional synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic.