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Prescription and Private Label Topical Trends in 2018
October 7, 2019
Topicals represent 5.1% of total prescriptions and 14% of total drug cost, and are being prescribed as an alternative to some oral medications.
High Impact Drug Class Trends in 2018
September 30, 2019
Compared with opioids, other high impact drug classes like topicals, compound kits, combo packs, and specialty medications, represent proportionately
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Trends in 2018
September 16, 2019
Opioid dependence and abuse are prevalent and continue to be a concern in our society and the workers’ compens
Morphine Equivalent Dose (MED) Trends in 2018
September 9, 2019
Morphine Equivalent Dose (MED) remains a valuable indicator of risk when it comes to opioids, and we continue to see downward trends through 2018 that
Embracing Technology: Old School vs. New
September 2, 2019
In exasperation and lacking dexterity, my index finger pecks across my smartphone’s keyboard in response to three rapid fire texts from my kids.
Top 5 Opioid Medication Trends in 2018
August 26, 2019
Overall, 2018 showed favorable trends for opioid use with declines in both utilization and cost.