Ask The Pharmacist: Biologics and Approved Biosimilar Drugs in Workers’ Compensation
August 7, 2023
In this article we will discuss what biological and biosimilar drugs are, what makes them different from conventional drugs, and specific examples related to workers’ comp.
Opioids Situation Improves, But Workers’ Comp Pharmacy Faces New Challenges
August 3, 2023
Nikki Wilson, Pharm.D./MBA, discusses some of the particular challenges for pharmacies in the face of the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic and offers insight on how to handle them.
Ask The Pharmacist: Tobacco’s Impact on Wound and Bone Healing in Workers’ Comp
July 3, 2023
Tobacco use and smoking has wide-ranging implications for health and overall individual wellbeing, including the ability to negatively impact medical treatment outcomes and wound healing processes. In the context of workers’ compensation, where injured employees undergo medical treatment and rehabilitation, understanding the impact of tobacco use is of particular importance.
Consultative & Customized Solutions Exceed Expectations
June 12, 2023
4 MIN READA claim department, fatigued by change from recent workflow and regulatory changes, struggled to meet the needs of their customers and couldn’t keep up with pending bill and claim counts.
Ask The Pharmacist: Drug Allergies Versus Side Effects in Workers’ Comp
June 2, 2023
True medication allergies are rarer than side effects, but are potentially more dangerous, and are a result of the activation and response of the body’s immune system to an “insult” or “foreign body.” Allergies occur across a range of severities, from mild to life-threatening, and often only occur on the second exposure to the drug, food or substance that triggers it.
Ask The Pharmacist: Exploring Drug Market Exclusivity and Generic Availability
May 8, 2023
When drugs are first introduced, they are made available as brand name only for differing lengths of time depending on the particular drug. Individuals often want to know when a generic will be released for the brand name medications to hopefully reduce the price of the medication. To better understand this, it is important to first know the process behind bringing a new drug to market.
Pain Management: Pharmacologic Alternatives to Opioids
On-Demand
In this webinar, we will learn about the pain pathway and the different types of pain as well as review the efficacy and adverse event profile of opioids. We’ll also learn pharmacologic alternatives to opioids and their recommended use, associated risks, and guideline-supported place in the treatment of work-related pain conditions, and gain a deeper understanding of the available interventions that will help injured workers recover function and manage pain.