Physicians in Pennsylvania who have been dispensing and billing for prescription drugs under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation program will be disappointed to learn that House Bill 1846 (which already passed the House) was approved by the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday, essentially clearing the way for the bill to be signed into law. HB 1846, among other things, limits the amount a physician may charge for drugs under the Workers' Compensation program to 110% of the Average Wholesale Price of the drugs. The Bill also limits the amount of drugs a physician can dispense to a Workers' Compensation patient to a 7-day supply for Schedule II and III drugs and to an initial 30-day supply for any other drug. The final bill can be viewed here: Pennsylvania House Bill 1846
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