Trends and Rural-Urban Differences in the Initial Prescription of Low-Value Inhaled Corticosteroids among US Veterans with COPD.

Kevin I DuanLucas M Donovan Laura J SpeceLaura C FeemsterAlexander D BryantRobert PlumleyMargaret P CollinsDavid H Au

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society (2023)

The prescription of low-value ICS as initial therapy is common and increasing slightly over time for both rural and urban Veterans. Given the widespread and persistent nature of low-value ICS prescribing, health system leaders should consider system-wide approaches to address this low-value prescribing practice.

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