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. 2023 Dec;16(12 Suppl 2):S20–S25.

TABLE 2.

Characteristics of patients for whom HCP administration of plaque psoriasis treatments might be preferable

Unwilling, uncomfortable, reluctant, or afraid of self-injection or self-injection errors
Prefers more frequent HCP interaction and HCP monitoring of injection AEs
Has a long treatment history
Is older than 75 years of age
Has disabilities or lower educational levels
Has practical concerns with self-injection (e.g., needle disposal)
Has logistical concerns with shipping and delivery times (e.g., unavailability of home package delivery, frequent travel, or schedule constraints)
Has issues with remembering dosing
Has reduced hand dexterity
Prefers less frequent dosing
Has limited or no pharmacy/prescription benefits

AE: adverse event; HCP, healthcare professional