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Ask The Pharmacist: Marijuana and Controlled Substance Classifications

July 1, 2024
3 MIN READ

Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This change follows a review requested by President Biden in 2022 and supported by medical and legal evaluations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). The rulemaking process will include public notice, comments and an administrative hearing before any final decision is made.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Pharmacokinetic Changes that Occur in Older Adults

April 4, 2023

Understanding of age-altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes can assist in medication selection, as well as dosing adjustments for older patients that can avoid unexpected medication reactions and effects.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use

March 2, 2023

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a safe and cost-effective option for managing opioid addiction. This method is typically applied along with counseling and other support and involves the use of methadone or buprenorphine and sometimes naltrexone.

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Ask The Pharmacist: Cardiovascular Effects of NSAIDs, Opioids & Other Workers' Comp Medications

February 2, 2023

Are there cardiovascular considerations related to common medications used in workers’ comp? There can be. Here are some heart-related side effects or precautions for three of the top therapeutic classes in workers’ compensation.
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Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy: Opioids Are Not the Only Challenge When It Comes to Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy

January 18, 2023

When we think about issues facing pharmacy programs, the first thing that often comes to mind is the opioid epidemic, and while opioids still require attention, they are not the only trend we need to watch closely. According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), prescription drug costs make up 13% to 14% on average of an overall workers’ compensation claim.

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Ask The Pharmacist: Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP)

January 13, 2023

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are electronic databases designed to track and monitor controlled substance dispensing. These databases are run at the state level, and the main intent of such programs is to screen for suspected drug diversion (i.e., using drugs for illegal purposes such as selling prescribed medications for profit) and abuse.
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If Over-the-Counter Meds Are Prolonging Pain, What Does This Mean for Workers’ Comp?

January 10, 2023

Is it time to change our relationship to NSAIDs, like Advil? What are the alternatives?
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Prescriptions for High Drug Costs

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Drugs prices continue to drive higher claims costs.