Injured Workers Pharmacy: News

State of the States, October 10-14

Written by Danielle Jaffee | Oct 17, 2016 3:23:59 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:

  • North Carolina Industrial Commission annual report
  • "Discussion document" in New York on the state's pharmacy benefit plan, including drug formulary and limits on compound medications
  • New bill introduced in Pennsylvania that would limit all opioid prescriptions to seven days

You'll also find information on pending legislation and recent decisions in South Dakota and Missouri.

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