The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a 2-day public hearing this week to solicit input about the marketing and use of medications and medical devices for off-label use. It is fairly common ...

Off-label medication-drugs FDA-approved to treat one condition but often prescribed for another-are changing the game for ...

In March 2023, I started working at a large retail pharmacy as a technician. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I donned my crisp, blue technician’s uniform complete with my slightly lopsided name tag on ...

American company Eli Lilly said it does not endorse the off-label use of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for cosmetic weight loss. “Patient safety is Lilly’s top priority, and Lilly ne ...

Ketamine's rapid antidepressant effects have led to a significant increase in off-label psychiatric use, despite the lack of ...

A new sociomedical perspective shows how off-label use of GLP-1 drugs for slimness is redefining what counts as a healthy, responsible body, revealing hidden moral pressures and global inequalities ...

An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to speak. The drug, leucovorin, is a prescription vitamin that functions similarly to ...

With the off-label/intended use controversy still simmering, a bill has debuted in the U.S. House of Representatives that would restrict the federal government's ability to pursue charges against ...

Off-label prescribing is when a medication is prescribed for a purpose not approved by the FDA. Insurance might cover off-label prescriptions, but it depends on the specific plan and often requires a ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Following the federal government’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and recommendations in 2025, many people are wondering whether they can get COVID-19 vaccines for ...