Questions Remain on Compound Lien Consolidation Proposal

By Greg Griggs, EditorCompounding pharmacists and supporters of compound medicines are joining forces to address a plan by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board to consolidate liens in cases involving such drugs. Those whose livelihoods are tied to compound medications hope to meet informally with Los Angeles WCAB Presiding Judge Jorja Frank before an Oct. 6 meeting to learn more facts about the consolidation plan, which Frank announced Thursday.Frank and Mark Kahn, the associate chief judge for the southern region, signed a notice of intent -- acting on their own motion -- to consolidat...