Ask The Pharmacist: Anti-Seizure Medications for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
3 MIN READ
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
3 MIN READ
Are there rules or recommendations for traveling with a controlled substance?
Ask The Pharmacist: Safe Drug Disposal Methods in Workers’ Compensation
3 MIN READ
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.
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Ask the Pharmacist: Generic Equivalent
4 MIN READ
Are there times when it’s better to dispense a brand drug instead of its generic equivalent? Before answering that it would be good to briefly review some basic information regarding the differences between brand name and generic medications.
Catastrophic Claims Often Require Nuanced Solutions
8 MIN READ
In workers’ compensation, catastrophic injuries transpire with relatively low frequency. When they do occur, however, payers demand an all-hands-on-deck approach that calls upon specialized experts to manage specific aspects of these complicated claims.
What Do We Know About Post-COVID Conditions?
4 MIN READ
Post-COVID conditions is the CDC term used to describe health issues that persist more than four weeks after a person is first infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The exact cause of and risk factors for developing post-COVID conditions are not yet fully understood.