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Unlabeled use


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An unlabeled use of a drug is when a doctor prescribes a medication for a purpose other than that for which it has been specifically designed and approved. Sometimes a drug is prescribed for a specific unlabeled use so often that doctors consider it a common practice.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves drugs for specific uses.


Last Updated: January 14, 2009
Author:
Sandy Jocoy, RN
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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