Drugs of dependence guidelines

WorkSafe can pay the reasonable cost of medications and other pharmacy items required as a result of work-related injury or illness in accordance with Victorian workers compensation legislation.

What it contains

  • What are Schedule 4 and 8 medications?
  • What are drugs of dependence?
  • What Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medications can WorkSafe pay for?
  • What if a worker suffers a drug dependency?