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What is Off-label use?

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Off-label use

Off-label use means prescribing an FDA-approved medicine for a condition, dose, age group or route that is not listed on its official label.

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In plain words

The FDA approves each drug for specific uses based on the evidence submitted.

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Why it matters

Off-label GLP-1 prescriptions are common, but they are often not covered and were not studied for that exact use.

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Off-label use means prescribing an FDA-approved medicine for a condition, dose, age group or route that is not listed on its official label.

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