Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy: Opioids Are Not the Only Challenge When It Comes to Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy
January 18, 2023
1 MIN READWhen 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.
Ask The Pharmacist: Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP)
January 13, 2023
3 MIN READPrescription 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.
If Over-the-Counter Meds Are Prolonging Pain, What Does This Mean for Workers’ Comp?
January 10, 2023
Is it time to change our relationship to NSAIDs, like Advil? What are the alternatives?
Ask The Pharmacist: Anti-Seizure Medications for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
December 21, 2022
3 MIN READOpioids are often prescribed for moderate-to-severe pain, and while opioids can be highly effective medications, they can also be associated with negative effects including the potential for abuse and addiction.
Ask The Pharmacist: Traveling With a Controlled Substance Prescription Medication
November 18, 2022
3 MIN READAre there rules or recommendations for traveling with a controlled substance?
What's in Your Medicine Cabinet?
November 3, 2022
How many of us have medicine cabinets where we store our “you never know” items? We routinely pick up cough drops and syrups, adult and child variations of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, muscle creams, bandages, even some essential oils for good measure, because, you never know when you might need something.
The Complex Landscape Surrounding High-Impact Drugs & Workers' Comp
November 1, 2022
Drugs such as topicals and combo packs see low utilization but carry exponentially higher costs.