Meaning of off label | Babel Free
Definitions
Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.
not-comparable
Equivalents
Deutsch
zulassungsüberschreitend
Italiano
off label
Examples
“The use⟳ of colchicine for gout is FDA approved, whereas the use⟳ of colchicine for pericarditis is off label⟳ (but is widely respected).”
“Off label⟳ use⟳ of colchicine for pericarditis is widely respected.”
“Use⟳ of a strong opioid such as fentanyl for mild headache is not only off label⟳ but also unprofessional.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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