Illinois HB1256 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to regulate custom compound medications for work-related injuries.

HB1256 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to establish conditions for approving payments for custom compound medications. It mandates that charges are based on the specific amount of each component drug and its original manufacturer's National Drug Code number. A provider may prescribe a one-time 7-day supply unless a prescription for more than 7 days is preauthorized by the employer. The bill outlines criteria for approving longer prescriptions, including the absence of a commercially available equivalent product and FDA approval for the active ingredients.

Illinois HB1256 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to regulate custom compound medications for work-related injuries.

HB1256 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to establish conditions for approving payments for custom compound medications. It mandates that charges are based on the specific amount of each component drug and its original manufacturer's National Drug Code number. A provider may prescribe a one-time 7-day supply unless a prescription for more than 7 days is preauthorized by the employer. The bill outlines criteria for approving longer prescriptions, including the absence of a commercially available equivalent product and FDA approval for the active ingredients.