Ask The Pharmacist: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Workers' Compensation

October 4, 2024

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

September 17, 2024

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.

Gauging the Impact of High-Impact Drugs in Workers’ Comp

September 11, 2024

Ask The Pharmacist: Proper Medication Storage and Expiration Dates Explained

September 4, 2024

Proper storage is essential to ensure the potency and safety of medications until their expiration date. Different medications have specific storage needs. Some may require refrigeration, others may need to be kept in a freezer, and certain medications must be protected from light.

New Trends in Opioids and Pain Management

August 7, 2024

Despite decreases in utilization and cost per claim, opioids remain the No. 1 drug class in Enlyte’s 2024 Drug Trends Report. However, due to concerns with safety and overutilization, increased focus on usage guidelines as well as alternatives to pain management are gaining momentum — including those whose active ingredients drive from things you might not imagine, like pufferfish, cacti and chili peppers. Enlyte’s Nikki Wilson explores this and more in our Part 3 drug trends analysis.

Ask The Pharmacist: GLP-1 Drugs in Workers’ Compensation

August 6, 2024

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists medications, originally designed for diabetes management, have skyrocketed in popularity over the past year as effective drugs for weight loss and obesity.