DMSO herpes treatment begins by topically applying the drug to any outbreak for three days following the initial outbreak. The second part of the treatment program is maintenance. This involves applying DMSO to the areas for three days every month even if there is no outbreak, and to continue maintenance for five months.
deductible - (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax) 1  revenue enhancement, tax, taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.
In contrast, the deductible is the amount of money that a patient must pay before major services are covered, usually things like hospitalizations or surgery. Copays are part of a patient's payment toward one particular bill and something he usually needs to bring with him at the time of service.