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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Acetaminophen Tylenol Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    AcetylL‐Carnitine Non‐ExemptPsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc✕ChronicPain

    Acyclovir Zovirax Non‐Exempt Antivirals ⦸ChronicPain

    Adalimumab Humira Non‐ExemptAnalgesics‐Anti‐

    Inflammatory(TNF‐alphablocker)

    ✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    AlbuterolSulfate Proventil Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Alcaftadine Lastacaft Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    AlclometasoneDipropionate Aclovate Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    MTUSDrugListv.3(8CCR§9792.27.15)EFFECTIVEDATE:October1,2018

    TheMTUSDrugListmustbeusedinconjunctionwith1)theMTUSGuidelines,whichcontainspecifictreatmentrecommendationsbasedonconditionandphaseoftreatmentand2)thedrugformularyrules.(See8CCR§9792.20‐§9792.27.23.)"ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines"indicatesguidelinetopic(s)whichdiscussthedrug.IneachguidelinetheremaybeconditionsforwhichthedrugisRecommended(✓),NotRecommended(✕),orNoRecommendation(⦸).Consultguidelinetodeterminetherecommendationfortheconditiontobetreatedandtoassureproperphaseofcareuse.*Exempt/Non‐Exempt"Exempt"indicatesdrugmaybeprescribed/dispensedwithoutseekingauthorizationthroughProspectiveReviewifinaccordancewithMTUS.1)Physiciandispensed"Exempt"drugslimitedtoone7‐daysupplyatinitialvisitwithinsevendaysofthedateofinjurywithoutProspectiveReview.2)Prescription/dispensingofBrandname"Exempt"drugwheregenericisavailablerequiresauthorizationthroughProspectiveReview."Non‐Exempt"or“Unlisted”drugrequiresauthorizationthroughProspectiveReviewpriortoprescribingordispensing.(See8CCR§9792.27.1through§9792.27.23forcompleterules.)**SpecialFill‐IndicatestheNon‐Exemptdrugmaybeprescribed/dispensedwithoutProspectiveReview:1)Rxatinitialvisitwithin7daysofinjury,and2)Supplynottoexceed#daysindicated,and3)isagenericorsinglesourcebrand,orbrandwherephysiciansubstantiatesmedicalnecessity,and4)ifinaccordwithMTUS.(See8CCR§9792.27.12.)***PerioperativeFill–IndicatestheNon‐Exemptdrugmaybeprescribed/dispensedwithoutProspectiveReview:1)Rxissuedduringtheperioperativeperiod(4daysbeforethrough4daysaftersurgery),and2)Supplynottoexceed#daysindicated,and3)isagenericorsinglesourcebrand,orbrandwherephysiciansubstantiatesmedicalnecessity,and4)isinaccordwithMTUS.(See8CCR§9792.27.13.)

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    AlendronateSodium Fosamax Non‐Exempt

    EndocrineandMetabolicAgents‐

    Misc.(Bisphosphonate)

    ✓ChronicPain✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    AmantadineHCL Symmetrel Non‐ExemptAntiparkinsonAgents(NMDAreceptorantagonist)

    ✕ChronicPain✕LowBackDisorders

    Amcinonide Cyclocort Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    AmitriptylineHCL Elavil Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    AmlodipineBesylate Norvasc Non‐Exempt CalciumChannelBlockers ✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    Amoxicillin/ClavulanateP Augmentin Exempt Antibiotics(Penicillins)

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓LowBackDisorders

    Anakinra Kineret Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐inflammatory ✕KneeDisorders

    Apixaban Eliquis Non‐Exempt 14Days Anticoagulants⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    ArtificialTearOintments RefreshPM Exempt OphthalmicAgents(ArtificialTears) ✓Eye

    AscorbicAcid VitaminC Non‐Exempt Vitamins

    ✕⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ChronicPain✕LowBackDisorders

    Aspirin Bayer Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✓ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Aspirin/Caffeine/DihydrocodeineBitartrate Synalgos‐DC Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    AzelastineOphth Optivar Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    AzithromycinOphth Azasite Exempt Antibiotics(Macrolides) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Azithromycin Zithromax Non‐Exempt Antibiotics(Macrolides) ✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    Bacitracin Exempt Anti‐InfectiveAgents‐Misc.

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 2 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Baclofen Lioresal Non‐Exempt 4Days 4DaysMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕⦸ChronicPain✓✕HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Becaplermin Regranex Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    BeclomethasoneDipropionate Qvar Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    BepotastineOphth Bepreve Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    BesifloxacinOphth Besivance Exempt Topicalantibiotic ✓✕⦸Eye

    Betamethasone Celestone Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕⦸ AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓✕HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    BetamethasoneDipropionat Diprosone Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    BetamethasoneValerate Valisone Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Bromfenac Prolensa Exempt OphthalmicAgents(NSAID) ✓✕Eye

    Budesonide Pulmicort Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Budesonide/Formoterol Symbicort Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Buprenorphine(HCL) Butrans Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Opioid✕Shoulder

    BuprenorphineHCL/Naloxone Suboxone Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Opioid✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 3 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    BupropionHCL Wellbutrin,WellbutrinXL,WellbutrinSR Non‐ExemptAntidepressants

    (SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕⦸ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Butalbital/Apap/Caffeine Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic ✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    Butalbital/Asa/Caffeine Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic ✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    ButenafineHCl LotriminUltra Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    ButorphanolTartrate Stadol Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Calcitonin‐Salmon Fortical,Miacalcin Non‐Exempt

    EndocrineandMetabolicAgents‐

    Misc.(Bisphosphonate)

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    CalciumPhosphateTribasic Non‐Exempt Minerals&Electrolytes ⦸AnkleandFootDisorders

    Camphor BengayUltra Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals

    ⦸CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ChronicPain✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸LowBackDisorders⦸Shoulder

    Capsaicin Zostrix ExemptDermatologicals

    (Topicalcreamsandointments)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓⦸ChronicPain✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓⦸Shoulder

    Carbamazepine Tegretol Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    CarboxymethylcelluloseSodiumOphthalmic RefreshPlus Exempt OphthalmicAgents(ArtificialTears) ✓Eye

    Carisoprodol Soma Non‐ExemptMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    CefuroximeAxetil Ceftin Exempt Antibiotics(Cephalosporins) ✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Celecoxib Celebrex Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Cephalexin Keflex Exempt Antibiotics(Cephalosporins)

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    CertolizumabPegol Cimzia Non‐Exempt GastrointestinalAgents(TNFBlocker)

    ✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    Chlorzoxazone Lorzone,ParafonForte Non‐ExemptMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    CholineMagnesiumTrisalicylate Trilisate Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    ChondroitinSulfate Non‐Exempt AlternativeMedicines(OTCnutraceutical)

    ⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders⦸Shoulder

    Ciclesonide Alvesco Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    CiclopiroxOlamine Loprox Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Cimetidine Tagamet Exempt UlcerDrugs(H2receptorblocker)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Ciprofloxacin Cipro Exempt Antibiotics(Fluoroquinolones)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    CiprofloxacinHCLOphthalmic Ciloxan Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Antibiotics) ✓✕⦸Eye

    CitalopramHydrobromide Celexa Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Clarithromycin Biaxin Non‐Exempt Antibiotics(Macrolides) ✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 5 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    ClindamycinHCL Cleocin Exempt Anti‐InfectiveAgents‐Misc.

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    ClomipramineHCL Anafranil Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Clonazepam Klonopin Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants ⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    ClonidineHCL Catapres Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic✓⦸ChronicPain✕⦸LowBackDisorders

    ClotrimazoleAntifungal LotriminAF Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    CodeinePhosphate Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    CodeineSulfate Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Codeine/Acetaminophen Tylenol#3,Tylenol#4 Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    CoenzymeQ10 CoQ10 Non‐Exempt AlternativeMedicines ⦸ChronicPain

    Colchicine Non‐Exempt GoutAgents ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 6 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Cortisone Cortone Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain⦸ElbowDisorders✓⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    CreatineMonohydrate Non‐Exempt Chemicals ⦸ChronicPain

    CromolynSodium Intal Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    CromolynSodium(Opthalmic) Opticrom Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    CyclobenzaprineHCL Flexeril Non‐Exempt 4DaysMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕⦸ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    CyclopentolateHCL Cyclogyl Non‐Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anticholinergics) ✕Eye

    Dalteparin Fragmin Non‐Exempt Anticoagulants ⦸AnkleandFootDisorders

    DantroleneSodium Dantrium Non‐ExemptMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA) Non‐Exempt Chemicals ⦸ChronicPain

    DesipramineHCL Norpramin Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Desloratadine Clarinex Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    Desonide Desowen Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Desoximetasone Topicort Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 7 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    DesvenlafaxineER Pristiq Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SNRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Dexamethasone Decadron Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕⦸ AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    DexamethasoneSodiumPhosphateOphthalmic Maxidex Non‐Exempt 4Days OphthalmicAgents(Steroid) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Dexlansoprazole Dexilant Exempt UlcerDrugs(Protonpumpinhibitor)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓Shoulder

    Dextromethorphan Delsym Non‐ExemptCough/Cold/Allergy(NMDAReceptorAntagonist)

    ✓✕⦸ ChronicPain✕LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Diazepam Valium Non‐Exempt AntianxietyAgents(Musclerelaxant) ✕ChronicPain

    DiclofenacPotassium Cataflam Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    DiclofenacSodium Voltaren Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Antiinflammatory ⦸ChronicPain

    DiclofenacSodium(Topical) Voltaren1%gel Exempt Dermatologicals

    ✓✕⦸ AnkleandFootDisorders⦸CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓⦸ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸LowBackDisorders⦸Shoulder

    DiclofenacSodiumOphthalmic Voltaren Exempt OphthalmicAgents(NSAID) ✓✕Eye

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 8 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    DiclofenacSodium/Misoprostol Arthrotec ExemptAnalgesics‐Anti‐

    Inflammatory(NSAID/Ulcerdrug)

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    DicloxacillinSodium Dynapen Exempt Antibiotics(Penicillins) ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders

    Diflunisal Dolobid Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    DimethylSulfoxide DMSO Non‐ExemptGenitourinary‐Misc.(Ointmentsandtopical

    agents)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    DolasetronMesylate Anzemet Non‐Exempt Antiemetics ⦸ChronicPain

    DoxepinHCL Sinequan Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Doxycycline Vibramycin Exempt Antibiotics(Tetracyclines)

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders

    DuloxetineHCL Cymbalta Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SNRI)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    EconazoleNitrate Spectazole Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    EmedastineOphth Emadine Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    EnoxaparinSodium Lovenox Non‐Exempt 14Days Anticoagulants⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    EpinastineHCL Elestat Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    Erythromycin Ery‐Tab Non‐Exempt Antibiotics(Macrolides) ✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    ErythromycinOphthalmicOintment Ilotycin Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Antibiotics) ✓✕⦸Eye

    EscitalopramOxalate Lexapro Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 9 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    EsomeprazoleMagnesium Nexium Exempt UlcerDrugs(Protonpumpinhibitor)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Esomeprazole/Naproxen Vimovo Non‐Exempt

    Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(Proton

    PumpInhibitor/NSAID)

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Estradiol Climara,Estraderm Non‐Exempt Estrogens ✕ChronicPain

    Etanercept Enbrel Non‐ExemptAnalgesics‐Anti‐

    Inflammatory(TNF‐alphablocker)

    ✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    EtidronateDisodium Didronel Non‐Exempt

    EndocrineandMetabolicAgents‐

    Misc.(Bisphosphonate)

    ✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Etodolac Lodine Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Famciclovir Famvir Non‐Exempt Antivirals ⦸ChronicPain

    Famotidine Pepcid Exempt UlcerDrugs(H2receptorblocker)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 10 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Famotidine/Ibuprofen Duexis Non‐Exempt

    Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(H2ReceptorBlocker

    /NSAID)

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    FenoprofenCalcium Nalfon Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Fentanyl Duragesic Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    FentanylCitrateOralTransmucosal Actiq,Fentora Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Fluconazole Diflucan Non‐Exempt Antifungals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Flunisolide AerospanHFA Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    FluocinoloneAcetonide Synalar Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Fluocinonide Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✕⦸ElbowDisorders

    Fluorometholone FML Non‐Exempt 4Days OphthalmicAgents ✓✕⦸Eye

    FluoxetineHCL Prozac Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 11 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Flurbiprofen Ansaid Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    FlurbiprofenSodium Ocufen ExemptAnti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)Ophthalmic

    Drops✓✕Eye

    FluticasonePropionate Flovent Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    FluticasoneProp(Topical) Cutivate Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Fluticasone‐Salmeterol Advair Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    FluvoxamineMaleate Luvox Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    FolicAcid Non‐Exempt HematopoieticAgents ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders

    FondaparinuxSodium Arixtra Non‐Exempt 14Days Anticoagulants⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    FormoterolFumarate Foradil Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Formoterol/Mometasone Dulera Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Gabapentin Neurontin Non‐Exempt 4Days Anticonvulsants

    ✓✕⦸ CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    Gabapentin(Once‐daily) Gralise Non‐ExemptPsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc✕ChronicPain

    GabapentinEnacarbil Horizant Non‐ExemptPsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc✓✕ChronicPain

    Gatifloxacin Zymaxid Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anti‐bacterial) ✓✕Eye

    Gentamicin(Topical) Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 12 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    GentamicinSulfateOphthalmic Gentak Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anti‐bacterial) ✓✕⦸Eye

    GlucosamineSulfate Non‐Exempt AlternativeMedicines(OTCnutraceutical)

    ⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders⦸Shoulder

    Golimumab Simponi Non‐ExemptAnalgesics‐Anti‐

    Inflammatory(TNF‐alphablocker)

    ✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    HeparinSodium Non‐Exempt 14Days Anticoagulants✕⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    HomatropineHBrOphthalmic IsoptoHomatropine Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anticholinergics) ✕Eye

    Hydrochlorothiazide Microzide Non‐Exempt Diuretics ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    HydrocodoneBitartrate ZohydroER,HysinglaER Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Norco,Vicodin,Xodol Non‐Exempt 4Days 4Days Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen Vicoprofen Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Hydrocortisone Cortef Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    Hydrocortisone(Topical) Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    HydrocortisoneValerate Westcort Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 13 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    HydromorphoneHCL Dilaudid Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    IbandronateSodium Boniva Non‐Exempt

    EndocrineandMetabolicAgents‐

    Misc.(Bisphosphonate)

    ✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Ibuprofen Motrin Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    ImipramineHCL Tofranil Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Indomethacin Indocin Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    IrrigatingEyewash Exempt OphthalmicAgents ✓Eye

    Itraconazole Sporanox Non‐Exempt Antifungals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Ketoconazole Nizoral Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Ketoprofen Oruvail Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 14 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    KetorolacTromethamine Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    KetorolacTromethamineOphthalmic Acular Exempt OphthalmicAgents(NSAID) ✓✕Eye

    KetotifenFumarate Zaditor Exempt OphthalmicAgents ✓Eye

    Lamotrigine Lamictal Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Lansoprazole Prevacid Exempt UlcerDrugs(Protonpumpinhibitor)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Lenalidomide Revlimid Non‐Exempt MiscellaneousTherapeuticClasses ✕ChronicPain

    Levalbuterol Xopenex Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Levetiracetam Keppra Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants✕ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Levofloxacin Levaquin Exempt Antibiotics(Fluoroquinolones)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders

    LevofloxacinOphthalmicSolution Quixin Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anti‐bacterial) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Levomilnacipran Fetzima Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SNRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    LevorphanolTartrate Levo‐Dromoran Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 15 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Lidocaine Lidoderm Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓⦸ChronicPain⦸ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸LowBackDisorders

    LidocaineHCl Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders

    LidocaineHClOphth Akten Exempt OpthalmicAgents ✓Eye

    Lidocaine/Prilocaine Emla Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ChronicPain✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕LowBackDisorders⦸Shoulder

    LodoxamideOphth Alomide Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    Loratadine Claritin Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    Lorazepam Ativan Non‐Exempt AntianxietyAgents ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    LoteprednolEtabonateOphthalmic Alrex Non‐Exempt 4Days OphthalmicAgents(Steroid) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Magnesium Non‐Exempt Minerals&Electrolytes ✕ChronicPain

    MaprotilineHCL Ludiomil Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    MeclofenamateSodium Meclomen Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    MefenamicAcid Ponstel Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 16 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Melatonin Non‐Exempt ✓ChronicPain

    Meloxicam Mobic Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    MemantineHCL Namenda Non‐Exempt

    PsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc.(NDMAReceptorAntagonist)

    ✕⦸ChronicPain✕LowBackDisorders

    Menthol BengayUltra,Biofreeze Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals

    ⦸AnkleandFootDisorders⦸CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ChronicPain✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸LowBackDisorders⦸Shoulder

    MeperidineHCL Demerol Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Metaxalone Skelaxin Non‐ExemptMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    MethadoneHCL Dolophine Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Opioid✕Shoulder

    Methocarbamol Robaxin Non‐ExemptMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 17 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    MethylSalicylate BengayUltra Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals

    ⦸CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ChronicPain✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸LowBackDisorders⦸Shoulder

    Methylprednisolone Medrol Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain⦸ElbowDisorders✓⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸Shoulder✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Methylsulfonylmethane Non‐Exempt Chemicals(OTCnutraceuticals)

    ⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders⦸Shoulder

    Metronidazole Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    MetronidazoleOral Flagyl Exempt Anti‐InfectiveAgents‐Misc. ✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    MiconazoleNitrate Micatin Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Milnacipran Savella Non‐Exempt

    PsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc.(Anti‐depressant)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    MinocyclineHCl Minocin Non‐Exempt Antibiotics(Tetracyclines) ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders

    Mirtazapine Remeron Non‐Exempt Antidepressants ✓ChronicPain

    Misoprostol Cytotec Exempt UlcerDrugs

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    MometasoneFuroate(Topical) Elocon Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    MometasoneFuroate Asmanex Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    MontelukastSodium Singluair Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    MorphineSulfate Non‐Exempt 4Days 4Days Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 18 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    MorphineSulfateExtendedRelease MSContin,Kadian,Avinza Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Morphine/Naltrexone Embeda Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    MoxifloxacinHCL Avelox Exempt Antibiotics(Fluoroquinolones)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    MoxifloxacinHCLOphthalmic Vigamox Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Antibiotics) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Mupirocin Bactroban Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Nabumetone Relafen Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    N‐Acetyl‐L‐Cysteine NAC Non‐Exempt Nutrients

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    NaloxoneHCL Evzio,Narcan Exempt AntidotesandSpecificAntagonists ✓Opioid

    Naproxen Aleve,Naprosyn Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓⦸Shoulder

    NatamycinOphth Natacyn Exempt Antifungals ✓✕Eye

    Nedocromil Alocril Exempt OphtalmicAgents ✓Eye

    NeomycinSulfate Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    Neomycin/PolymyxinB/Bacitracin Neosporin Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Nifedipine Procardia Non‐Exempt CalciumChannelBlockers ✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    NitroglycerinTransdermal Nitro‐Dur Non‐ExemptAntianginalAgents(Glyceriltrinitrate

    patches)

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders⦸Shoulder

    Nizatidine Axid Exempt UlcerDrugs(H2receptorblocker)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    NortriptylineHCL Pamelor Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Nystatin/Triamcinolone MycologII Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    OfloxacinOphthalmicSolution Ocuflox Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anti‐bacterial) ✓✕⦸Eye

    OlopatadineHCL Pataday,Patanol Exempt Antihistamineand/ormastcellstabilization ✓Eye

    Omeprazole Prilosec Exempt UlcerDrugs(Protonpumpinhibitor)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Ondansetron Zofran Non‐Exempt Antiemetics ⦸ChronicPain

    OrphenadrineCitrate Norflex Non‐ExemptMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Oxaprozin Daypro Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Oxcarbazepine Trileptal Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    OxycodoneHCL OxyContin,Roxicodone Non‐Exempt 4Days 4Days Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Oxycodone/Acetaminophen Percocet Non‐Exempt 4days 4days Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Oxycodone/Aspirin Percodan Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Oxycodone/Ibuprofen Combunox Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    OxymorphoneHCL Opana,OpanaER Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Oxytocin Pitocin Non‐Exempt Oxytocics ✕ChronicPain

    PantoprazoleSodium Protonix Exempt UlcerDrugs(Protonpumpinhibitor)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    ParoxetineHCL Paxil Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    PenicillinVPotassium Non‐Exempt Antibiotics(Penicillins) ✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    Pentazocine/NaloxoneHCL TalwinNX Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Phenytoin Dilantin Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants✕ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    Piroxicam Feldene Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    PramipexoleDihydrochloride Mirapex Non‐ExemptAntiparkinsonandRelatedTherapy

    Agents⦸ChronicPain

    Prednicarbate Dermatop Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Prednisolone Orapred Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain⦸ElbowDisorders✓⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸Shoulder✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    PrednisoloneAcetate PredForte,PredMild Non‐Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Steroid) ✓✕⦸Eye

    PrednisoloneSodiumOphth Omnipred Non‐Exempt 4Days OphthalmicAgents(Steroid) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Prednisone Sterapred Non‐Exempt 4Days Corticosteroids

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain⦸ElbowDisorders✓⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸Shoulder✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 22 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    Pregabalin Lyrica Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants

    ⦸CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕⦸ Shoulder

    Pregabalin(Once‐daily) LyricaCR Non‐ExemptPsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc✕ChronicPain

    ProparacaineHCL Alcaine Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anesthetic) ✓Eye

    ProtriptylineHCL Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(TCAs)✕ChronicPain✕KneeDisorders

    PyridostigmineBromide Mestinon Non‐Exempt Antimyasthenic/CholinergicAgents ✕ChronicPain

    QuetiapineFumarate Seroquel Non‐Exempt Antipsychotics/AntimanicAgents ⦸ChronicPain

    RabeprazoleSodium Aciphex Exempt UlcerDrugs(Protonpumpinhibitor)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    RaloxifeneHydrochloride Evista Non‐ExemptEndocrineand

    MetabolicAgents‐Misc.

    ✕ChronicPain

    RanitidineHCL Zantac Exempt UlcerDrugs(H2receptorblocker)

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    RegularInsulin HumulinR Non‐Exempt Antidiabetics ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    RisedronateSodium Actonel Non‐Exempt

    EndocrineandMetabolicAgents‐

    Misc.(Bisphosphonate)

    ✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders⦸KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Rivaroxaban Xarelto Non‐Exempt 14Days Anticoagulants⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    S‐Adenosylmethionine SAME Non‐Exempt AlternativeMedicines ✕ChronicPain

    Salmeterol Serevent Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Salsalate Disalcid Exempt Analgesics‐NonNarcotic(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    SertralineHCL Zoloft Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✓✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    SilverSulfadiazine Silvadene Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    SodiumChlorideOphthalmic Exempt OphthalmicAgents ✓Eye

    SodiumOxybate Xyrem Non‐ExemptPsychotherapeuticandNeurologicalAgents‐

    Misc.✓ChronicPain

    Sucralfate Carafate Exempt UlcerDrugs

    ✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ElbowDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Bactrim Exempt Anti‐InfectiveAgents‐Misc.

    ✓⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    Sulindac Clinoril Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Tacrolimus Protopic Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    Tapentadol Nucynta Non‐Exempt Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✕AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    TerbinafineHCl Lamisil Non‐Exempt Antifungals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    TerbinafineHCl(Topical) Lamisil Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    TetracaineHCL Tetcaine Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anesthetic) ✓Eye

    TetracyclineHCL Exempt Tetracyclines ✓Eye

    Thalidomide Thalomid Non‐Exempt AssortedClasses ✕ChronicPain✕LowBackDisorders

    Theophylline Theo‐24,Theo‐Dur Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    TiagabineHCL Gabitril Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants✕ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 24 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    TizanidineHCL Zanaflex Non‐Exempt 4daysMusculoskeletalTherapyAgents

    (MuscleRelaxants)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕⦸ChronicPain✓✕HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    TobramycinOphthalmic Tobrex Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anti‐bacterial) ✓✕⦸Eye

    Tolnaftate Tinactin Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    TolmetinSodium Tolectin Exempt Analgesics‐Anti‐Inflammatory(NSAID)

    ✓AnkleandFootDisorders✓CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✓✕⦸ElbowDisorders✓✕⦸Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓⦸KneeDisorders✓LowBackDisorders✓Shoulder

    Topiramate Topamax Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain✕⦸HipandGroinDisorders✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✕⦸Shoulder

    TramadolHCL Ultram,UltramER Non‐Exempt 4Days 4Days Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    TramadolHCL/AC Ultracet Non‐Exempt 4Days 4Days Analgesics‐Opioid

    ✓✕AnkleandFootDisorders✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕ChronicPain✓✕ElbowDisorders✓✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders✓✕LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    TranexamicAcid Lysteda Exempt Hemostatics ✓Eye

    TrazodoneHCL Desyrel,Oleptro Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓✕⦸ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    TriamcinoloneAcetonideI Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓AnkleandFootDisorders

    TrolamineSalicylate Arthricream Non‐Exempt Dermatologicals ✓Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    TropicamideOphthalmic Mydriacyl Exempt OphthalmicAgents(Anticholinergics) ✕Eye

    Trypsin Non‐Exempt Chemicals(Proteolyticenzyme) ✕AnkleandFootDisorders

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

    Effective October 1, 2018 25 of 26  

  •  MTUS Drug List v.3 (8 CCR § 9792.27.15)      

    DrugIngredient ReferenceBrandNameExempt/Non‐Exempt* SpecialFill** Peri‐Op*** DrugClass ReferenceinACOEMGuidelines* DosageForm Strength

    UniquePharmaceuticalIdentifier(s)

    ValacyclovirHCL Valtrex Non‐Exempt Antivirals ✕⦸ChronicPain

    ValproicAcid Depakote,Depakene,Depacon Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants✕ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    VenlafaxineHCL Effexor Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SNRI)

    ✓✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✓ChronicPain⦸HipandGroinDisorders✓✕⦸KneeDisorders✓⦸LowBackDisorders✓✕Shoulder

    Vilazodone Viibryd Non‐Exempt Antidepressants(SSRI)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ChronicPain✕HipandGroinDisorders✕KneeDisorders✕LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    VitaminA Non‐Exempt Vitamins ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders

    VitaminB‐12 Cyanocobalamin,Methylcobalamin Non‐ExemptHematopoieticAgents

    (Vitamins)

    ✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders⦸ElbowDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    VitaminB‐6 Pyridoxine Non‐Exempt Vitamins

    ✕⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕ElbowDisorders✕Hand,Wrist,andForearmDisorders

    VitaminD3 Non‐Exempt Vitamins ✓ChronicPain

    VitaminE Non‐Exempt Vitamins✕⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✕CervicalandThoracicSpineDisorders✕LowBackDisorders

    WarfarinSodium Coumadin Non‐Exempt 14Days Anticoagulants⦸AnkleandFootDisorders✓HipandGroinDisorders✓KneeDisorders

    Zafirlukast Accolate Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    Zileuton Zyflo Non‐Exempt AntiasthmaticandBronchodilatorAgents ✓WorkRelatedAsthma

    ZolpidemTartrate Ambien Non‐ExemptHypnotics/Sedatives/SleepDisorder

    Agents✕ChronicPain

    Zonisamide Zonegran Non‐Exempt Anticonvulsants✕ChronicPain⦸LowBackDisorders✕Shoulder

    *ACOEM Guidelines Copyright Reed Group Ltd.

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