Topical medication cost and utilization continue to decrease in the managed population. However, in the unmanaged space we continue to see year-over-year increases in both cost and utilization. Understanding the differences in the types of topical medications dominating each space can help us to target pharmaceutical management strategies that weed out price opportunists and ensure the most appropriate care. View the video blog to learn more.
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