Physician dispensing of repackaged drugs, especially for patients receiving workers compensation benefits, is drawing the scrutiny of insurers, legislators and regulators.
The issue is a major cost driver for workers compensation insurers, and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America fears it will grow because of the "aggressive efforts of the repackagers and other related entities."
A new study released this week by the Workers Compensation Research Institute on new regulations in Georgia found reforms enacted in April 2011 reduced prices paid for physician-dispensed drugs by 22-36 percent.
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