Off-Label Use
Prescribing a drug for an indication, age group, dose, or route not specified in the approved labeling. Legal for physicians but the manufacturer cannot promote off-label uses.
Exemples
- Gabapentin for neuropathic pain
- Metformin for PCOS
- Bevacizumab for AMD
Le saviez-vous ?
Prescribing a drug for an indication, age group, dose, or route not specified in the approved labeling. Legal for physicians but the manufacturer cannot promote off-label uses.