Injured Workers Pharmacy: News

State of the States, June 2

Written by Danielle Jaffee | Jun 2, 2017 5:22:55 PM

What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers compensation and pharmacy arena.

This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:

  • Connecticut passing bill that would require electronic prescribing of controlled substances 
  • Drug formulary bill expected to be vetoed by Louisiana Governor 
  • West Virginia showing highest drug-overdose rate in the country

You'll also find information on pending legislation and recent decisions in Texas, Illinois and California.

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