Lupus disease activity and prescribed prednisone dose during the study period (n = 21,801 patient mos).
| Mean SLE Activity (SLEDAI) | Prednisone Dose (mg/mo) | % of Patient-mos |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 95.5 | 42.6 |
| 1 to 2 | 120.9 | 25.3 |
| 3 to 4 | 194.0 | 17.5 |
| ≥ 5 | 317.6 | 14.6 |
SLEDAI: SLE Disease Activity Index.