Ask The Pharmacist: Anti-Seizure Medications for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
December 21, 2022
Opioids are often prescribed for moderate-to-severe pain, and while opioids can be highly effective medications, they can also be associated with negative effects including the potential for abuse and addiction.
Ask The Pharmacist: Traveling With a Controlled Substance Prescription Medication
November 18, 2022
Are there rules or recommendations for traveling with a controlled substance?
What's in Your Medicine Cabinet?
November 3, 2022
3 MIN READHow many of us have medicine cabinets where we store our “you never know” items? We routinely pick up cough drops and syrups, adult and child variations of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, muscle creams, bandages, even some essential oils for good measure, because, you never know when you might need something.
The Complex Landscape Surrounding High-Impact Drugs & Workers' Comp
November 1, 2022
Drugs such as topicals and combo packs see low utilization but carry exponentially higher costs.
Ask The Pharmacist: Safe Drug Disposal Methods in Workers’ Compensation
October 20, 2022
Often prescribed for moderate-to-severe pain, opioids can be highly effective medications, they can also be associated with serious risks including the potential for abuse and addiction. Patients may not be aware of the dangers of keeping unused opioids in the home and the importance of safe disposal of these medications.
Examining High-Impact Drug Class Trends
September 21, 2022
As part of our supplemental podcast series to Mitchell’s Drug Trends Report, we’ve brough back Nikki Wilson, PharmD, MBA, Senior Director, Mitchell
How the Inflation Reduction Act could affect workers' comp
August 18, 2022
9 MIN READHealth care provisions in the act could carry indirect benefits or damages. Review two possible scenarios.