The Long, Winding Road of Drug Pricing
April 11, 2022
One of the most persistent and complex challenges facing workers’ compensation claims administrators and insurers is managing prescription drug costs.
South Carolina Approves Fee Schedule Changes
April 5, 2022
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission approved changes to the Medical Services Provider Manual, effective April 1, 2022.
Business Insurance: “Drug Formularies Not a Top Legislative Priority this Year”
April 4, 2022
Symbicort Generic Approval on March 15, 2022
March 29, 2022
Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a generic formulation of Symbicort metered-dose inhaler for the treatment of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The Rise of Fentanyl in the Midst of an Already Troubling Opioid Epidemic
March 24, 2022
Each day we hear more and more stories of addiction, overdose, and deaths with heartbreaking stories of the individuals and the families who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic.
Ask the Pharmacist: Brand Name Versus Generic Medications
February 14, 2022
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
Ask the Pharmacist: Generic Equivalent
February 13, 2022
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.