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