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.
When it Comes to PBMs, One of These Things Is Not Like the Other!
Explore Brian Allen's insightful piece on WorkCompWire, delving into the nuanced world of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Discover the crucial differences that set certain PBMs apart, with an empathetic and ingenious analysis of the industry's complexities.
Ask The Pharmacist: The Role of Ketamine in Workers’ Compensation
3 MIN READ
Developed in the 1960s as an anesthetic, ketamine quickly became a staple in emergency and battlefield medicine. Its ability to act as a powerful, rapid-acting anesthetic was vital for surgeries and acute care, particularly in situations where other anesthetics were unavailable or impractical. Today, while it remains U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for anesthesia, ketamine is being used off-label for chronic pain management and mental health disorders, particularly for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments.
Enlyte Quarterly Medical Price Index - Q3
5 MIN READ
As reported by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) for October 2024, the consumer price index in the United States increased 2.4% over the preceding 12 months which is 1.0% less than reported in April 2024. This increase represents the smallest 12-month increase since February 2021.
The 2024 State of Pharmacy Trends in Workers' Comp
On-Demand
5 MIN READJoin us as we wrap up this year’s drug trends series and hear our experts share more insights on the latest workers' comp drug trends in our concluding webinar.
Ask The Pharmacist: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Workers' Compensation
3 MIN READ
Skeletal muscle relaxants are a leading category of prescribed medications in workers’ compensation and elsewhere in health care, often prescribed for elderly patients and as “adjuvants” for treatment of chronic pain in patients with overlapping medical conditions and multiple medications.
10 Questions Every Injured Employee Should Ask When Taking Opioids
8 MIN READ
Make sure you know about each of the medications you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you’re taking it, and any warnings about the medication. The information provided in this document is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medication. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.