Biologic agent patient screening and monitoring practices among Irish dermatologists, rheumatologists and gastroenterologists.

Abstract

Separate clinical practice guidelines for the use of biologic therapies are published by national societies for dermatology, rheumatology and gastroenterology. As the same biologic agents may be indicated for multiple diseases, risk vs. benefit considerations, urgency of initiation and specialist comfort in prescribing biologics can vary substantially for different diseases and clinical scenarios. We undertook a survey to gain insight into biologic prescribing practices of dermatologists, rheumatologists and gastroenterologists practising in Ireland.