A recent report released indicated that the pharmaceutical costs associated with workers' compensation have increased.  Pharmaceutical costs now represent around 14% of the total medical costs that make up workers' compensation.

This increase in pharmaceutical costs represents a national trend in the increase of the costs of medicine.  The wholesale price of many popular medicines that treat injuries related to workplace accidents is one of the main reasons.  These medicines typically include medicines used to treat severe pain, anti-depression, or muscle relaxants.  

Providing affordable healthcare may be a factor in reducing the overall costs associated with workers' compensation.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a work related accident, contact the Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for more information on your legal right to compensation.