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Medication use for ankylosing spondylitis patients during the 3-month pre-index period
| All patients, (n = 648) n (%) |
|
|---|---|
| Biologic agents | 431 (66.5) |
| DMARDs | 327 (50.5) |
| NSAI agents | 244 (37.7) |
| NSAI topical agents | 131 (20.2) |
| Paracetamol | 17 (2.6) |
| Glucocorticoids | 67 (10.3) |
| Gastroprotective agents | 187 (28.9) |
DMARD disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, NSAI non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
