Ask The Pharmacist: Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs in Workers’ Comp
January 10, 2024
3 MIN READFixed-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).
Ask The Pharmacist: Steroid Medications in Workers’ Compensation
December 1, 2023
3 MIN READIn 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
November 15, 2023
5 MIN READExplore 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
November 8, 2023
2 MIN READCheck 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
November 6, 2023
3 MIN READExplore 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
October 4, 2023
3 MIN READOpioids 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.
Enlyte Attends NWC 2023 in Las Vegas
October 2, 2023
2 MIN READEnlyte experts shared their knowledge with attendees at four sessions at National Comp in Las Vegas, Sept. 19–22. Here are some highlights from each presentation.