Ask The Pharmacist: Buprenorphine’s Role in Workers’ Compensation Pain Management
3 MIN READ
Buprenorphine, a Schedule III controlled substance approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is increasingly being considered for pain management in workers' compensation cases. This partial opioid agonist offers a unique profile that balances effective pain relief with a lower risk of abuse and dependence compared to full opioid agonists.
Ask The Pharmacist: Asthma and Smoke Inhalation Treatments
5 MIN READ
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that leads to difficulty breathing due to the presence of inflammation and bronchoconstriction. It’s often triggered by allergens, irritants or infections and in some occupational settings, employees may develop asthma or experience exacerbations because of airborne irritants, such as smoke or certain chemical agents (e.g., ash, pesticides, mineral dust, sawdust, etc.). The treatment of asthma focuses on controlling inflammation, preventing bronchospasm and minimizing exposure to environmental triggers.
Ask The Pharmacist: Preventing Tetanus in Workers’ Compensation
2 MIN READ
Tetanus is a serious infectious disease that can result from workplace injuries. Caused by spores of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, tetanus is often associated with rusty nails but these spores are found in many environments, including soil, dust and animal feces. All it takes for infection is a small cut, puncture wound, or scrape—common injuries in many workplaces.
Price Opportunist List and Smart PA Program Drive Decrease in Topical Utilization and Spend
2 MIN READ
Struggling with skyrocketing medication costs despite stable volumes? One workers’ compensation carrier reduced spending on dermatological/topical medications from $232k to $50k and eliminated them from their Top 10 spend categories. Discover how Enlyte’s innovative solutions made it possible.
Ask The Pharmacist: Cosentyx and Its Place in Workers’ Comp
4 MIN READ
Are you seeing requests for Cosentyx for your injured employee but are unclear on the application of this medication? Cosentyx, a biologic medication developed by Novartis, is increasingly recognized in the treatment landscape for chronic autoimmune conditions such as plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
What Are Specialty Drugs and Why Should I Care About Them?
Explore the world of specialty drugs with Nikki Wilson and understand their impact on costs and worker’s comp claims. This comprehensive article delves into the implications of high-cost specialty medications, potential alternatives, challenges in dispensing and the future outlook.
Common and Complex Ankle and Foot Injuries
On-Demand
This course aims to help claims professionals and clinical staff understand the nature of these injuries and the best-practice evidence-based treatment to achieve better outcomes. We will explore the most common injures, as well as review some more complex injuries and potential complications that can affect recovery.