Ask The Pharmacist: Understanding the Different Types of Drug Recalls
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Drugs can be withdrawn from the market for a number of reasons, ranging from minor labeling errors to the potential risk of severe health consequences. The process behind these recalls are diverse but essential for safeguarding public health.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Optimal Levels of Service in Home Health Care
3 MIN READ
Asking the right questions is key to providing effective home health services for injured employees. Factors like medical complexity, physical constraints and mental needs are crucial in determining the appropriate level of service, impacting both recovery and financial outcomes.
Ask The Pharmacist: Topical vs. Systemic Pain Medication
3 MIN READ
Managing chronic pain with medications can be difficult for various reasons. Pain experiences and treatment effectiveness may differ among individuals and caregivers.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Top Work-Related Injury Causes & Costs
4 MIN READ
In workers’ compensation staying well-informed about the most common and costly injuries is crucial to navigating the complexities of cases. This knowledge provides claims professionals with a thorough understanding of potential challenges, enabling them to make more effective decisions with greater insight.
Ask The Pharmacist: The Role of a Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
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A Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee plays a crucial role in the realm of health care, particularly in the context of a workers’ compensation pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). This committee is comprised of health care professionals, such as physicians and pharmacists, who are responsible for evaluating and making decisions about the formulary—a continually updated list of medications covered by a prescription drug plan.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Electrical Stimulation Devices in Workers’ Comp Recovery
3 MIN READ
Electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) are often used as an alternative to traditional pain medication and can be an effective option for managing pain and promoting healing without the negative side effects associated with narcotic and non-narcotic pain medication.
Ask The Pharmacist: Risk Assessment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
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On December 19, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first test (AvertD) that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD).