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Dermatologicals top workers comp drug costs: study - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Dermatologicals top workers comp drug costs: study by Louise Esola Workers Comp Coverage May 21, 2026 Dermatological agents accounted for the largest share of workers compensation prescription payments in early 2025, with much of the spending concentrated in delivery pharmacies and physician dispensing channels, according to a report released Thursday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based institute said physician dispensing and delivery pharmacies accounted for more than 70% of dermatological prescription payments in 20 of 31 study states during the first quarter of 2025. In states with the highest dermatological payment shares, those channels accounted for roughly 80% to 95% of dermatological payments. The report found that dermatological agents and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs remained the largest prescription cost drivers. Dermatological agents accounted for 23% of prescription payments in the median state and more than 30% in 12 states. NSAIDs accounted for 15% in the median state. Overall prescription drug payments also rose in most states after several years of declines. Quarterly prescription payments per medical claim increased 24% in the median state between the first quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2025, rising to $63 from $51. The report found wide interstate variation. Prescription payments per medical claim fell 22% in Minnesota but rose 34% in Florida and 36% in Pennsylvania. As of the first quarter of 2025, payments ranged from about $14 per medical claim in Minnesota to $353 in Louisiana. WCRI also found that migraine drugs are emerging as a growing cost component, while opioid payments continued to decline in nearly all states, though less sharply than in prior years. Related News Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast: NOAA May 21, 2026 California comp medical reviews rise in 2025 May 21, 2026 Axa XL promotes two within its US casualty team May 21, 2026 Commercial insurance prices fell in first quarter: CIAB May 21, 2026 Pa. bill would require defibrillators at utility worksites May 21, 2026 Howden launches US aviation practice May 21, 2026 Rokstone introduces cargo stock-only program May 21, 2026 HDI Global’s Q1 profit up nearly 10% May 21, 2026 BYD faces Hungary labor law crackdown May 21, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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