DWC Updating MTUS Drug List

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced updates to the drug list in the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule to align with changes in published treatment guidelines. The DWC said changes to the MTUS drug list are based on the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine guidelines and include new and revised recommendations based on revisions to the Shoulder Disorders Guideline and the COVID-19 Guideline. The list identifies medications that are designated as exempt from prospective utilization review when prescribed in accordance with the treatment ...