4.5.34.5 Sedatives

WorkSafe supports payment of prescription sedatives for short-term use only (four-six weeks maximum) provided clinical justification exists and the treater/prescriber adheres to the relevant prescribing requirements. Sedatives are occasionally used long-term for the treatment of epilepsy or spasticity.

Policy

Refer to the Pharmacy policy for more information.

Non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory drugs

WorkSafe can pay the reasonable costs of NSAIDs that are required as a result of a work-related An injury/disease is work related if it arose out of or in the course of employment and the scope of employment. injury or illness. NSAIDs are medications that relieve pain, swelling, stiffness and inflammation.

Refer to the Pharmacy policy for more information.

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