Real-world utilization patterns of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% within managed care
Can J Clin Pharmacol. 2007 Summer;14(2):e240-5. Epub 2007 Jul 10
Chiang TH, Walt JG, McMahon JP, Mansfield JE, Simonyi S.
Conducted at Allergan's facility in Irvine CA.
Gosh. Maybe it has something to do with the burning. Or maybe patients are getting confused when given a veritable cocktail of steroids, tears and Restasis as so many do these days.
Can J Clin Pharmacol. 2007 Summer;14(2):e240-5. Epub 2007 Jul 10
Chiang TH, Walt JG, McMahon JP, Mansfield JE, Simonyi S.
Conducted at Allergan's facility in Irvine CA.
CONCLUSIONS: Most patients used about 1 vial per day, less than the labeled 2 per day. The cost to managed care for cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion may be less than anticipated. Key words: Cyclosporine 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion, longitudinal patient database, cost, utilization.
Gosh. Maybe it has something to do with the burning. Or maybe patients are getting confused when given a veritable cocktail of steroids, tears and Restasis as so many do these days.