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Ask The Pharmacist: Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP)
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are electronic databases designed to track and monitor controlled substance dispensing. These databases are run at the state level, and the main intent of such programs is to screen for suspected drug diversion (i.e., using drugs for illegal purposes such as selling prescribed medications for profit) and abuse.
If Over-the-Counter Meds Are Prolonging Pain, What Does This Mean for Workers’ Comp?
Is it time to change our relationship to NSAIDs, like Advil? What are the alternatives?
Prescriptions for High Drug Costs
Drugs prices continue to drive higher claims costs.
Ask The Pharmacist: Anti-Seizure Medications for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
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.
2022 Midterm Elections – Takeaways That Will Impact Comp and Auto in 2023
It’s been a month since the midterm elections, and while most Americans, except for Georgians, enjoyed a break from political ads, it took a little
The Mental Side of an Injured Worker’s Recovery
Studies show psychological risk factors can explain as much as a 35%-40% variation in how a person responds to an injury or illness.