Compounding Regulations Aimed at Safety, Won't Necessarily Cut Costs for Comp

While industry experts said proposed California regulations on compounded medications might not decrease the costs of those drugs for workers’ compensation payers, the rules take steps toward improving safety for patients. The regulations are part of a national trend by state lawmakers to promote safe use of the drugs. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 16 states adopted bills regulating compound pharmaceuticals in 2013. Many of the laws, such as Maryland’s House Bill 986 and Texas’ Senate Bill 1100, grant extra power to regulatory agencies to licens...