off-la|bel

off-la|bel
off label or off-la|bel «AWF LAY buhl, of-», adjective.
of or having to do with the use of a prescription drug to treat a condition for which the drug is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: »

A doctor who prescribes medications for an “off label” use may lack insurance coverage for malpractice in that use (New York Times).


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