Effective Oct. 1, 2005, BWC no longer reimburses for brand name
drugs when a generic equivalent is widely available. This policy
applies to all claims, regardless of date of injury. If a brand name drug
is prescribed, there are several options.
The physician agrees that a generic drug may be dispensed.
The physician prescribes a different drug.
The brand name drug is dispensed, and the injured worker pays
the difference in price.
Even if the physician writes dispense as written or DAW on the prescription,
the injured worker will be responsible for the cost difference between the generic
and brand name medication.
You can submit questions regarding this policy change in one of three ways.
Mail - Pharmacy Consultant
Injury Management Services Division
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
30 W. Spring St., 23rd floor
Columbus, OH 43215-2256
