title: Integrating biologic therapies into a dermatology practice: practical and economic considerations.
abstract: This article discusses the issues involved in the integration of biologic therapies for psoriasis into a dermatology practice. The requirements for staff, space, and other office adaptations are reviewed for infliximab, efalizumab, etanercept, and alefacept in their current injectable forms. Dermatologists will likely elect to offer some or all of these therapies depending on the adjustments necessary within their current practice, patient satisfaction, and the economic possibilities. This article provides information needed to guide dermatology practices in practical decisions regarding the use of biologic therapies.
authors.affiliation: Texas Dermatology Associates, 5310 Harvest Hill, Suite 260, Dallas, TX 75230, USA. research@texasderm.com
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Craze
authors.forename: Melodie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000077944:Alefacept; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D001691:Biological Therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D003880:Dermatology / Q000191:economics*; D000068800:Etanercept; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000069285:Infliximab; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018124:Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011993:Recombinant Fusion Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D018124:Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor; D011993:Recombinant Fusion Proteins; D000069285:Infliximab; D000077944:Alefacept; D000068800:Etanercept; C472181:efalizumab