Solving The Workers Comp Pharmacy Cost Mystery Workers compensation insurers and reinsurers looking to curb the rampant escalation of prescription drug costs may find some solutions by taking a closer look at prescription benefit management firms.

Why focus on prescription drugs management?

Prescription drugs will cost workers compensation payers more than $2 billion this year, moving this once insignificant line item near the top of the expense list for workers comp insurers and reinsurers alike.

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