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To: grey_whiskers
The United States will approve certain end-product drugs for “off-label” uses if prescribed by a licensed physician

The "United States," by way of the FDA, does not "approve" drugs for off-label use; licensed doctors may however, prescribe drugs for other indications, if they believe there is sufficient evidence the drug may be safe and effective.

2 posted on 11/02/2007 4:46:54 AM PDT by Lou L
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To: Lou L
They don't formally approve it, but they don't come up with a pretext to prosecute such usage, either.

Cheers!

6 posted on 11/02/2007 5:02:15 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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