Assessment of Topical Corticosteroid Prescribing, Counseling, and Communication Among Dermatologists and Pharmacists.

Importance: Topical corticosteroids (TCs) are common treatments for many dermatologic conditions. Anecdotal experience and literature suggest that dermatologists and pharmacists differ in their beliefs about TCs and approach to TC counseling, creating the opportunity for patient confusion.

Objective: To examine interprofessional practice gaps between dermatologists and pharmacists with regard to how each group views TCs, counsels patients on TC use, and communicates modifications to TC prescriptions.