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Pointers with Dr Portela: How to Obtain Cheaper Skin Prescriptions

In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses how treatments are often too expensive for patients, which causes them to be labeled as “non-compliant.” He discusses ways to improve adherence for both patients and doctors

Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, shares three tips that he gives to his patients to improve their access to necessary medications at more affordable pricing.

Opinions expressed are that of Portela and do not express the views or opinions of Dermatology Times®.

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