DWC Posts Updated Drug List, Revised Rules to Implement Formulary

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday released revised formulary rules that include a more detailed process for weaning patients off drugs that are not recommended, and released a new process for resolving disputes about the formulary. The division reopened the public comment period, giving interested parties an additional 15 days to suggest changes to the revisions. The revised draft abandons some terminology from the division's previous proposal. It now identifies drugs that require preauthorization by employers and carriers as “non-exempt” from ...