Comparison of Topical Corticosteroids

PL Detail-Document #280908. This PL Detail-Document gives subscribers additional insight related to the Recommendations published in . PHARMACIST'S LETTER / PRESCRIBER'S LETTER. September 2012. Comparison of Topical Corticosteroids Potency of Topical steroids is based on their skin vasoconstricting ability and ranked on a scale of ,2 Typically, drugs that rank I are classified as very high potency; II is considered high potency; III, IV, and V are medium potency; and VI and VII are low ,5 Classification can vary depending on the source, however, especially in the medium and high range. Furthermore, similar vasoconstricting ability does not indicate therapeutic ,3 The following chart compares Topical Corticosteroids available in the for treatment of dermatologic conditions based on potency, dose, dosage forms and sizes, and cost.

information pertinent to prescribing is provided. *Propylene glycol is added to optimize drug absorption in the “augmented” formulations. Drug Adult Dosea ... 30 gm cream (emollient) 42.35 60 gm cream (emollient) 69 15 gm cream 24.71 30 gm cream 35.86 45 gm cream 50.21 60 gm cream 64.17 15 gm gel 27.75 30 gm gel 40.69

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