California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4.5 - Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 1 - Administrative Director-Administrative Rules
Article 5.5.2 - Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
Section 9792.27.23 - Mtus Drug List Updates

(a) The Administrative Director shall consult with the P&T Committee as needed on updates to the MTUS Drug List, which may be adopted by the Administrative Director on a quarterly or more frequent basis in order to allow provision for all appropriate medications.

(b) The P&T Committee is responsible for reviewing and consulting with the Administrative Director on available evidence of the relative safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of drugs within a class of drugs. In carrying out these duties the P&T Committee may provide consultation on a variety of relevant issues, including but not limited to the following:

(c) The P&T Committee serves in an advisory role only. P&T Committee recommendations are not binding on the Administrative Director.

(d) Updates to the MTUS Drug List will be adopted by issuance of an Administrative Director's order specifying the changes and the effective date, and shall be posted on the division's website pursuant to Labor Code section 5307.29.