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What are controlled substances and their regulations?
最近，美国.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This change follows a review requested by President Biden in 2022 and supported by medical and legal evaluations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC).
Who should receive urine drug testing and how often?
Urine drug testing (UDT) plays an important role in workers’ compensation, serving as an essential tool for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to ensure safe and effective use of medications by injured employees.
What are the different types of drug recalls?
Drugs can be withdrawn from the market for a number of reasons, ranging from minor labeling errors to the potential risk of severe health consequences. The process behind these recalls are diverse but essential for safeguarding public health.
What are the advantages and limitations of topical vs. systemic pain medications?
Managing chronic pain with medications can be difficult for various reasons. Pain experiences and treatment effectiveness may differ among individuals and caregivers.
P是如何&T committee influence a workers’ compensation pharmacy program?
A Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee plays a crucial role in the realm of health care, particularly in the context of a workers’ compensation pharmacy benefit manager (PBM).
How does genetic testing enhance risk assessment for opioid use disorder (OUD)?
美国.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first test (AvertD) that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD).
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