Topical Treatments - Their Impact on Drug Spend and Utilization

Topicals place fourth in overall cost among the 10 most expensive drug classes in workers’ comp. These include prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other formulations, such as creams and patches designed to treat pain. We’ve outlined this class and its impact on drug spend and utilization in part one of our drug trends. To learn more about Topicals watch this latest video blog.