| Psoriasis vulgaris
Vtama vs Zoryve Foam
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for psoriasis vulgaris.Deep comparison between: Vtama vs Zoryve 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 signalsZoryve has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Vtama based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Zoryve but not Vtama, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Vtama
Zoryve
At A Glance
Topical
Daily
AhR agonist
Topical
Once daily
PDE4 inhibitor
Indications
- Psoriasis vulgaris
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- 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.
Seborrheic dermatitis, Psoriasis vulgaris Apply a thin layer once daily to affected areas of body and/or scalp when not wet; rub in completely; for topical use only, not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
Contraindications
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- Moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C)
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%) - Seborrheic dermatitis nasopharyngitis, nausea, headache
Most common (>=1%) - Psoriasis vulgaris headache, diarrhea, nausea, nasopharyngitis
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.
PDE4 inhibitor; roflumilast and its active N-oxide metabolite inhibit PDE4, a major cyclic AMP-metabolizing enzyme, leading to accumulation of intracellular cyclic AMP; the specific mechanism(s) by which roflumilast exerts its therapeutic action is not well defined.
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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)
Zoryve
- 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)
Zoryve
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (6/8) · Step Therapy (4/8) · Qty limit (4/8)
Humana
Vtama
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (3/3) · Qty limit (3/3)
Zoryve
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (1/3) · Qty limit (3/3)
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
$0
Arcutis Cares Patient Assistance: ZoryveCommercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
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Clinical data sourced from FDA-approved labeling. Coverage data via MMIT. Updated monthly.