Table 4.
Most Commonly Prescribed Medicines for Psoriasis
| Medication | Prescriptions, n (%) | Prescriptions for Psoriasis, n (%) | New Prescriptions, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone | 193 | 31.4 | 35.8 |
| Mometasone | 129 | 21.0 | 35.7 |
| Calcipotriol and combinations | 123 | 20.0 | 33.3 |
| Methylprednisolone aceponate | 35 | 5.7 | 80.0 |
| Hydrocortisone | 27 | 4.4 | 48.1 |
| Methotrexate | 13 | 2.1 | 7.7 |
| Salicylic acid | 13 | 2.1 | 69.2 |
| Triamcinolone | 12 | 2.0 | 41.7 |
| Methylprednisolone | 11 | 1.8 | 63.6 |
| Clobetasol | 6 | 1.0 | 33.3 |
| Prednisolone | 6 | 1.0 | 50.0 |
| Dithranol and combinations | 5 | 0.8 | 80.0 |