| Psoriasis vulgaris
Vtama vs Duobrii
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for psoriasis vulgaris.Deep comparison between: Vtama vs Duobrii with Prescriber.AI
AI compares prescribing info and payer-specific access barriers across 1,200+ formularies. Here's a preview of what prescribers are already asking.Safety signalsDuobrii has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Vtama based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Duobrii but not Vtama, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Vtama
Duobrii
At A Glance
Topical
Daily
AhR agonist
Topical
Once daily
Corticosteroid/retinoid combination
Indications
- Psoriasis vulgaris
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Psoriasis vulgaris
Dosing
Psoriasis vulgaris, Dermatitis, Atopic Apply a thin layer to affected areas once daily; wash hands after application unless VTAMA cream is for treatment of the hands; not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Psoriasis vulgaris Apply a thin layer once daily to affected areas, rubbing in gently; total dosage should not exceed approximately 50 g per week; avoid application on the face, groin, or axillae; do not use with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician; discontinue when control is achieved.
Contraindications
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- Pregnancy
Adverse Reactions
Most common (>=1%) - Plaque Psoriasis Folliculitis, nasopharyngitis, contact dermatitis, headache, pruritus, influenza
Most common (>=1%) - Atopic Dermatitis Upper respiratory tract infection, folliculitis, lower respiratory tract infection, headache, asthma, vomiting, ear infection, pain in extremity, abdominal pain
Most common (>=1%) contact dermatitis, application site pain, folliculitis, skin atrophy, excoriation, rash, skin abrasion, skin exfoliation
Pharmacology
Tapinarof is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist; the specific mechanisms by which VTAMA cream exerts its therapeutic actions in plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are unknown.
Combination of halobetasol propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid that modulates cellular signaling, immune function, and inflammation, and tazarotene, a retinoid prodrug converted by esterase hydrolysis to tazarotenic acid, which binds RAR-beta and RAR-gamma receptors to modify gene expression; precise mechanisms in plaque psoriasis are unknown.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Vtama
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (10/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
Duobrii
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (9/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Vtama
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (5/8) · Step Therapy (4/8) · Qty limit (4/8)
Duobrii
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (1/8) · Qty limit (1/8)
Humana
Vtama
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (3/3) · Qty limit (3/3)
Duobrii
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (2/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
Cost estimate not availableAssistance Fund: Psoriasis
Commercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
Final cost depends on formulary coverage
No savings programs available for Duobrii.
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Clinical data sourced from FDA-approved labeling. Coverage data via MMIT. Updated monthly.