Abusive Pricing and Opportunistic Categories
Pharmaceutical products classified as "opportunistic" exploit pricing gaps and regulatory variability to drive disproportionate costs with little-to-no added clinical value. While opportunistic products represent a small fraction of overall prescription volume, their financial impact is significant. This trends analysis identifies where clinical and cost interventions can have the greatest impact.
Opioid Prescribing Trends
This section of our drug trends analysis takes a closer look at the current state of opioid utilization and spend across in-network and out-of-network channels. While the overall trajectory is favorable, the data also reveals areas of concern that warrant continued vigilance and targeted intervention.
Ask The Pharmacist: New OTC Opioid Alternative Available for Pain Medication
Can Tylenol and naproxen be taken together? Enlyte's pharmacist explains medication safety considerations for managing pain in workers' compensation.
The State of Pharmacy Trends in Workers' Comp and Auto Casualty
Discover the latest pharmacy trends impacting workers’ compensation and auto casualty, from rising drug costs to emerging challenges. Register for our webinar to gain expert insights and actionable strategies.
The Pharmacy Blind Spot Created by Opportunistic Products
In this Enlyte Envision Podcast, Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist, examines opportunistic products, high-cost topicals and the out-of-network channels where these costs can be harder to manage.
Topical Medication Trends
Examining utilization and spend across in-network and out-of-network channels captures the full scope of topical prescribing patterns. While in-network data reflects the effectiveness of clinical controls, out-of-network topical trends expose significant factors that complicate cost containment. Together, these perspectives reveal where topical spend is concentrated, and where intervention can deliver meaningful savings.
Ask The Pharmacist: Medication-Related Fall Risk in Workers’ Compensation Claims
A fall can quickly change the direction of a workers’ compensation claim, and their consequences can be significant. Falling during recovery can result in new injuries, delayed healing, additional medical treatment and extended time away from work. Workplace hazards and physical limitations are known contributors to falls, but one important risk factor frequently overlooked is medication.
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