Ask The Pharmacist: Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs in Workers’ Comp
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Fixed-dose combination drug products (FDCDPs) are made up of two different drug ingredients in a single formulation, containing a fixed amount of each. Among the more recognizable examples of these are Symbicort (budesonide-formoterol), Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone), Treximet (sumatriptan-naproxen), and Tylenol PM (acetaminophen-diphenhydramine). Several FDCDPs for pain management also exist such as Vimovo (naproxen-esomeprazole), Duexis (ibuprofen-famotidine), and Seglentis (celecoxib-tramadol).
Reducing Opioid Utilization in High MED Claims
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Prescription opioid overdose deaths have largely been trending downward in the past few years, with a peak in 2017. This is due to a concerted effort nationwide from the medical community, government, and health advocates. However, there are thousands of injured employees who have been taking opioids for years.
Ask The Pharmacist: Steroid Medications in Workers’ Compensation
3 MIN READ
In workers’ comp, steroid medications have often played a role in the management of pain related conditions and joint injuries, either alone or incorporated in “trigger point” injections with an anesthetic medication like lidocaine. They are also used to reduce inflammation in the management of certain lung injuries.
Not All PBMs are Created Equally: Examination the Differences Between Traditional Health Care and Workers’ Compensation
5 MIN READ
Explore the key differences between healthcare and workers' compensation PBMs, and the unique regulatory challenges they face in this detailed analysis.
How to Use Data to Influence Claim Decisions
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Check out the key insights from our exclusive leader to leader webinar with Sentry Insurance experts. Watch the webinar, to discover how data is influencing claim decisions and grab valuable takeaways for your team.
Ask The Pharmacist: Opioid Dependence vs Addiction
3 MIN READ
Explore the fine line between opioid addiction and dependence. Learn the key distinctions to help you better understand these complex issues.
Ask The Pharmacist: Emerging Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications
3 MIN READ
Opioids continue to represent a decreasing portion of overall workers’ comp scripts, with favorable trends being seen in markers such as dose and duration of use. Despite declines, it remains essential to promote risk management strategies such as overdose rescue medications.