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Off Label Uses of Prescription Drugs

Pete Burns
Pete Burns
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Posted by Pete BurnsOctober 09, 2008 1:50 PM
Tags: Off Label Drug Use, Medical Malpractice
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Off label use is a drug is prescribed for a purpose, at a dose, or through a route of administration that has not been approved by the FDA. After clinical testing the FDA approves drugs for specific conditions and in specified dosages. The FDA does not control the practice of medicine. Once the FDA approves a drug it is now available for the doctor to prescribe for whatever purpose and in whatever dosage the doctor deems appropriate. It is common practice for doctors to prescribe drugs for conditions and in dosages for which the FDA has not tested the drug. The patient has a right to know if any drug which has been prescribed for him is being prescribed off label. Ask the doctor and review the package insert to make sure the drug you are taking has been approved for the purpose and in the amount prescribed for you.

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