Tag: Specialty Drugs

A patient discusses psoriasis treatment options and psoriasis medication costs with a dermatologist

Psoriasis Action Month: Finding Help with Medication Costs

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, causing raised, scaly patches that can itch, crack, and hurt. It affects more than 7.5 million adults in the United States, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, and for many people it’s a lifelong condition. Today’s treatments — especially the newer biologics — can clear skin dramatically, but psoriasis medication costs are a real barrier: these are often specialty medications with high price tags. This Psoriasis Action Month, we’re highlighting the treatments used and, more importantly, the programs that help make them affordable. Understanding psoriasis […]

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