Therapeutic Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Are Associated With Fewer Hospitalizations and Possible Reduction of Health Disparities in Lupus
Shivani Garg,
Brad C. Astor,
Callie Saric
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveNonadherence to receiving hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is associated with a three‐fold higher risk of lupus‐related hospitalization. Monitoring HCQ blood levels could improve adherence to receiving HCQ and efficacy. Yet, HCQ level monitoring is not routinely done partially due to cost and coverage concerns. To establish HCQ level monitoring cost‐effectiveness, we reported the following: (1) risk of acute care by HCQ blood levels, and (2) cost of HCQ monitoring versus acute care visits.MethodsHCQ blood lev… Show more
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