Advances in Rheumatology
Socioeconomic inequalities in psoriatic arthritis treatment in Brazil: a nationwide analysis of coverage, use and expenditure
Abstract Background Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory immune-mediated disease associated with significant impairment and reduced quality of life. Despite the availability of a clinical protocol within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), the coverage and socioeconomic distribution of pharmacological treatment for PsA across federative units remain uncharacterized. This study analysed territorial and socioeconomic inequalities in PsA treatment coverage, use, and expenditure in Brazil in 2025. …