Compensation Practice Directive: #C10-1 — Claims with Opioids, Sedatives/Hypnotics or Other Prescribed Potentially Addictive Drugs

The purpose of this Practice Directive is to provide guidance to WorkSafeBC officers and medical advisors on the application of policy item C10-80.00, Potentially Addictive Drugs, in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual (RSCM).

In particular, it provides direction regarding appropriate management of claims where injured workers are prescribed opioids or sedatives/hypnotics.

Effective Date: Jan 1, 2015 File type: PDF (1 MB) Asset type: Practice Directive Practice Directive Number: C10-1