US physicians are increasingly ordering medications for children for conditions that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to a new study. The findings highlight the need for more education, research and policies addressing effective, safe pediatric drug prescribing.
Off-label medication orders on the rise for children
US physicians are increasingly ordering medications for children for conditions that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to a new study. The findings highlight the need for more education, research and policies addressing effective, safe pediatric drug prescribing.