Florida Lawmakers to Address "Repackaged Prescriptions"
Many physicians in the State of Florida, have added the sale of prescriptions drugs, as a supplemental source of income. The sale of prescriptions medications by physicians, is commonly known as "repackaged prescriptions." This practice often results in exorbitant charges by physicians, to workers' compensation carriers in the State of Florida, according to NCCI Holdings, Inc., a Boca Raton based industry group.
The Florida Legislature is poised to strip away this practice, at the upcoming 2012 Legislative Session to commence in Tallahassee, Florida. H.B. 511, sponsored by Matt Hudson, R-Naples, already passed through Florida's House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee in December, which law would limit doctor dispensing charges.
According to workers' compensation attorney and lawyer Randy Zeldin, Esq. of Boca Raton, Florida, the focus of the Florida Legislature on cost savings, is a continuation of the long term trend favoring employers over the benefits of injured workers.
