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Are WC MDs Overprescribing Narcotics?

Dr. Rob Bonner, medical director for The Hartford, said the findings were especially surprising "given there have been several evidence-based treatment guidelines published over the past several years

By Daniel Hays | Updated on July 20, 2007

A study of workers’ compensation drug prescription costs by The Hartford has found evidence that narcotic pharmaceuticals continue to be overprescribed, according to an executive with the company.

Dr. Rob Bonner, medical director for The Hartford, said the findings were especially surprising “given there have been several evidence-based treatment guidelines published over the past several years that recommend very limited use of narcotics for musculo-skeletal conditions.”

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