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Enlyte Pharmacists Discuss a Changing Workers’ Comp Pharmacy Landscape

June 24, 2024

Workers' compensation pharmacy is constantly evolving, from tackling the opioid crisis, to the rise of compounding pharmacies, to the pandemic. Amidst these changes, pharmacy benefit managers must constantly evolve to address an array of industry changes. In our final Enlytening Conversation our pharmacists discuss how changes within the industry as a whole including physician shortages, digital therapeutics, biopsychosocial approaches, new drug treatments, and much more are driving the need for constant planning and innovation to stay a step ahead in this ever-changing landscape.
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High-Cost Topical Pain Meds Continue to Plague Comp

June 1, 2023

Pegged as a problem by the workers compensation industry nearly a decade ago, dermatological creams are increasingly being prescribed at a disproportionate cost to manage soft-tissue injuries, acco
Workers' Comp Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Exploring Drug Market Exclusivity and Generic Availability

May 8, 2023
4 MIN READ

When drugs are first introduced, they are made available as brand name only for differing lengths of time depending on the particular drug. Individuals often want to know when a generic will be released for the brand name medications to hopefully reduce the price of the medication. To better understand this, it is important to first know the process behind bringing a new drug to market.
Workers' Comp Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Pharmacokinetic Changes that Occur in Older Adults

April 4, 2023
3 MIN READ

Understanding of age-altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes can assist in medication selection, as well as dosing adjustments for older patients that can avoid unexpected medication reactions and effects.
Workers' Comp Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use

March 2, 2023
3 MIN READ

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a safe and cost-effective option for managing opioid addiction. This method is typically applied along with counseling and other support and involves the use of methadone or buprenorphine and sometimes naltrexone.

Workers' Comp Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Cardiovascular Effects of NSAIDs, Opioids & Other Workers' Comp Medications

February 2, 2023
4 MIN READ

Are there cardiovascular considerations related to common medications used in workers’ comp? There can be. Here are some heart-related side effects or precautions for three of the top therapeutic classes in workers’ compensation.
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Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy: Opioids Are Not the Only Challenge When It Comes to Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy

January 18, 2023
1 MIN READ

When we think about issues facing pharmacy programs, the first thing that often comes to mind is the opioid epidemic, and while opioids still require attention, they are not the only trend we need to watch closely. According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), prescription drug costs make up 13% to 14% on average of an overall workers’ compensation claim.

Workers' Comp Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP)

January 13, 2023
3 MIN READ

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are electronic databases designed to track and monitor controlled substance dispensing. These databases are run at the state level, and the main intent of such programs is to screen for suspected drug diversion (i.e., using drugs for illegal purposes such as selling prescribed medications for profit) and abuse.