Regulating off-label promotion of medications: has the pendulum swung too far?
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Prescribing medications off-label is commonplace in dermatology. Recent policy changes on the regulatory abilities of the US FDA and legal precedents regarding this topic have led to intense debate on free speech about off-label drug use by physicians and drug manufacturers. Here, we summarize and discuss the risks and benefits of off-label promotion and how this relates to quality patient care in dermatology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Skin therapy letter
دوره 20 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015