Starting next week, two Southern states will make a significant change in their lists of medications that are allowed for injured workers: Texas will close a loophole on compounded drugs, while Arkansas will launch its own, homegrown formulary.
In Texas, new rules that take effect Sunday will require that all compounded pharmaceuticals, not just those containing opioids, to be pre-approved before they can be dispensed.
In neighboring Arkansas, a formulary developed by the University of Arkansas College of Pharmacy also requires pre-approval of all compounded drugs, and limits initial op...
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