OxyContin Down, Lidoderm Up

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OxyContin Down, Lidoderm Up | Risk & Insurance The Hartford released its top 25 drugs used in workers' comp. One surprising result was that the patch Lidoderm knocked out crowd favorite OxyContin as the most prescribed workers' comp drug. Both handle chronic pain (when used appropriately). Read more on The Hartford's site.

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October 15, 2008



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