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Prescription Drugs
The volume of drugs prescribed to workers compensation claimants continues
to grow. Below is a distribution of these prescription drugs organized by the
Controlled Substance Act Schedule, which is based on risk of abuse.
Opioids are the most prevalently prescribed drug to workers compensation
claimants. Below is a distribution organized by Therapeutic Classification
Category.
Source: DE Medical Data Call Service Year 2016
