A formulary is a list of therapeutic products available to people with work-related injury and illness. We have developed formularies that are specifically related to types of work-related injuries and illnesses and thus, we do not have a general formulary. A person may have access to one or multiple WSIB formularies. If someone’s diagnosis does not easily fit one of the listed formularies, entitlement will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.
The following is a list of WSIB formularies and related descriptions. People with a workplace injury or illness who are registered for online services can view their formulary assignment in the Health Care - Medication section. If your formulary assignment is not clear, you can send a message in the online services or call us for more information.
Drug formularies
Formulary Name |
TELUS Code |
Description |
---|---|---|
Musculoskeletal Injury |
02WS |
For musculoskeletal injuries such as muscle sprains, strains, orthopaedic trauma |
Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System Injury/Disorder |
03WS |
For brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and neuropathies |
Facial/EENT Injury |
04WS |
For injuries to the skull or face. It may also involve the eye, ear, nose or oral cavity |
Burn |
05WS |
For injuries to tissues of the body caused by hot objects or flames, electricity, chemicals, radiation or gases. This formulary gives access to select opioid medications with morphine equivalent dose (MED) less than 90. |
Respiratory Injury/Disorder |
09WS |
For injuries due to inhalation of gases or particulate matter or allergens. For example, occupational silicosis, asbestosis or asthma |
Cardiovascular Injury/Disorder |
14WS |
For an occupational aggravation of a pre-existing cardiovascular condition or a traumatic incident or cardiovascular disease or injury due to occupational exposures |
Skin Injury/Disorder |
15WS |
For conditions of the skin caused by occupational exposure. For example, contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis |
Cancer |
19WS |
For neoplasms that are determined to be caused by occupational exposures. This formulary gives access to select opioid medications with morphine equivalent dose (MED) less than 90 |
Psychotraumatic Disorder |
22WS |
For psychological conditions, disabilities or impairments caused by psychotraumatic work or related incidents. For example, post-traumatic stress disorder |
Chronic Pain Disability |
23WS |
Reserved for claims with chronic pain disability entitlement |
Initial |
25WS |
Allowed claims are assigned to this formulary during the acute phase following injury (0-3 months). This formulary gives access to select opioid medications with morphine equivalent dose (MED) less than 90 |
Serious Injury |
27WS |
Reserved for claims assigned to the Serious Injury Program (SIP). This formulary gives access to select opioid medications with morphine equivalent dose (MED) less than 90 |
Therapeutic Substance Formularies
Formulary Name | TELUS Code | Description |
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Medical Cannabis | 28WS | Reserved for claims where entitlement to medical cannabis has been granted |