DWC's Formulary Proposal Draws Criticism for Deviating From Published Recommendations

In deciding to create its own formulary rather than adopting one that already exists, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation is creating more work for itself than it needs to and could face the possibility that it won’t be able to keep up to date the list of drugs approved for injured workers in California, some observers say. The DWC is accepting comments until 5 p.m. on Friday on draft rules posted to its online forum to implement AB 1124, which the governor signed into law last year. The bill requires adoption of an evidence-based formulary by July 1 and an u...