The ODG Drug Formulary provides a list of medications used in workers’ compensation cases, by name and National Drug Code (NDC), along with each drug’s preferred status. This tool is derived from the evidence-based recommendations in the ODG treatment guidelines.
In an easy to use format, drugs are marked as either a “Y” if the drug is a preferred drug (a first-line drug), or an “N” if the drug is not recommended by ODG as a first-line treatment. There are hyperlinks from the formulary entries to the supporting sections within each of the appropriate treatment summaries, where medical evidence supporting each recommendation is summarized in detail, along with patient selection criteria and dosage guidelines, where appropriate, with complete reference and works-cited included.
The ODG Drug Formulary applies ONLY to the drug categories listed in the table. If the physician feels it is medically necessary to prescribe a non-preferred drug, prior authorization is recommended.
Many states have chosen to adopt the ODG Formulary to safeguard patients and curb opioid abuse and misuse of prescription drugs. The positive outcomes for injured workers and workers’ compensation systems in states that have adopted the ODG Formulary are impossible to ignore, and those outcomes are independently substantiated by the Texas Department of Insurance, WCRI and others. To learn more, explore our Track Record and also see our List of State Adoptions, or contact us for more information.
