Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Sep 2017
Comparative StudyPrescription patterns and costs of acne/rosacea medications in Medicare patients vary by prescriber specialty.
Prescription patterns for acne/rosacea medications have not been described in the Medicare population, and comparisons across specialties are lacking. ⋯ Costs of prescriptions for acne/rosacea from specialists are higher than those from primary care physicians and could be reduced by choosing generic and less expensive options.