Flixonase Safety in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis (AR)

Intermittent exposure episode is a series of fewer than four sequential prescriptions for Flixonase with gaps of no more than 60 days between any two. Sub-chronic use episode is a series of at least four and not more than eight sequential prescriptions for Flixonase with gaps of no more than 60 days between any two. Chronic use episode is a series of at least nine sequential prescriptions for Flixonase and gaps of no more than 60 days between any two. A span of at least 180 days must occur between the first and last prescription.

Intermittent exposure episode is a series of fewer than four sequential prescriptions for an intranasal steroid other than Flixonase with gaps of no more than 60 days between any two. Sub-chronic use episode is a series of at least four and not more than eight sequential prescriptions for an intranasal steroid other than Flixonase with gaps of no more than 60 days between any two. Chronic use episode is a series of at least nine sequential prescriptions for an intranasal steroid other than Flixonase and gaps of no more than 60 days between any two. A span of at least 180 days must occur between the first and last prescription.