Immunomodulatory Medication Use in Youth with Newly-Diagnosed SLE, N=650
| Proportion with prescription fills after first SLE diagnosis code, n (%) | Within 3 months | Within 6 months | Within 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunomodulatory medication (hydroxychloroquine or immunosuppressant) | 428 (66) | 460 (71) | 511 (78) |
| Hydroxychloroquine | 374 (58) | 407 (63) | 457 (70) |
| Immunosuppressant | 114 (18) | 162 (25) | 221 (34) |
Immunosuppressant medications include: mycophenolate mofetil, azathioprine, leflunomide, methotrexate, tacrolimus, and oral cyclophosphamide.