DWC Posts Updated MTUS Drug List

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule drug list, also known as the formulary drug list, for services provided on or after Aug. 1. The Administrative Director’s update order adopts changes to the MTUS list that include: New drug recommendations addressed in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Guideline. Designating additional drugs as eligible for a “special fill” based on the treatment recommendation in the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Guideline. Removing codeine phosphate from the list. New drug reco...