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September 5, 2019

Dermatology Infographic: Real-time Patient Insights from Medisafe

Highlights from the Dermatology Infographic

  • The U.S. trails other nations in reported dermatology medication adherence on Medisafe at 74% – in line with adherence rates in the UK, Australia, and Turkey.
  • Like many therapeutic areas, Saturday and Sunday prove the most challenging for dermatology medication adherence.
  • Dermatology medication adherence peaks in the morning hours – but unlike some therapeutic areas, it stays relatively high throughout the day.
  • Worldwide medication adherence rates for most dermatology conditions average 75% on Medisafe.
  • Of the top dermatology drugs with the highest reported adherence on Medisafe, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer and Galderma hold 3 spots each.

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Full Dermatology Adherence Insights

Most Adherent Countries for Dermatology Meds

  • Germany: 83%
  • Italy: 81%
  • Spain: 80%
  • Argentina: 79%
  • Brazil: 79%
  • France: 79%
  • Canada: 78%
  • Netherlands: 78%
  • Israel: 77%
  • Mexico: 76%
  • UK: 75%
  • USA: 74%
  • Australia: 73%
  • Turkey: 73%
  • India: 69%

How Day of Week Affects Dermatology Adherence

  • Sunday: 72%
  • Monday: 75%
  • Tuesday: 75%
  • Wednesday: 75%
  • Thursday: 74%
  • Friday: 74%
  • Saturday: 72%

Adherence Rates by Type of Dermatology Treatment

  • Bartonellosis: 84%
  • Pruritus: 80%
  • Calcineurin Inhibitors / Actinic Keratosis: 79%
  • Pediculosis: 78%
  • Acne Rosacea: 77%
  • Contact Dermatitis: 76%
  • Alopecia: 75%
  • Acne Vulgaris / Eczema / Furunculosis: 74%
  • Psoriasis / Hyperhidrosis: 73%
  • Chloasma / Atopic Dermatitis: 72%

Why Dermatology Patients Say They Miss Doses

  • Didn’t need dose: 29%
  • Forgot/busy: 20%
  • Other: 20%
  • Med wasn’t nearby: 18%
  • Ran out of meds: 9%
  • Worried about side effects: 3%
  • Worried about cost: 1%

Top Dermatology Meds with Highest Adherence

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