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NAVIGATING TREATMENT GUIDELINES

This article discusses the treatment guidelines for medications in Louisiana as of October 15, 2011. It highlights the issues surrounding drug abuse, the rising rates of overdose deaths, and the complexities of chronic pain management. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners' regulations on narcotics are also examined. The article emphasizes the importance of prior authorization systems for drugs, the concern over cost and safety, and the necessity of discontinuing ineffective or harmful medications for long-term health.

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NAVIGATING TREATMENT GUIDELINES

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  1. NAVIGATING TREATMENT GUIDELINES DRUGS OCTOBER 15, 2011

  2. DRUGS • Medications are included in the Guidelines • LSBME has regulations on narcotics – these are not guidelines • Abuse is a very big problem in Louisiana

  3. DRUGS BECOME THE PROBLEM • Drug overdose deaths are increasing • All the chronic pain drugs contribute • Even in proper doses, these drugs can kill • Drugs interfere with rehabilitation • Doctors get in trouble as well as patients

  4. DRUG AUTHORIZATION • LWCC has a prior authorization system • We are concerned about cost • We are more concerned about danger

  5. DRUG COSTS • Newer is not the same as better • Time release is rarely needed • Stop drugs that aren’t working • Stop drugs that are causing side-effects • Many drugs are not for long-term use

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