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 ...

Doctors can currently prescribe the drug only for autism off-label, which means repurposing a drug approved for one condition to treat another. "We've done the science, and the next step is that we ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A discussion about off-label drugs is back in the spotlight in Ohio after a similar effort failed last year. House Bill 12 would generally allow a doctor to prescribe any drug, ...

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 ...

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Doctors may prescribe Ozempic off-label to help manage insulin resistance and support weight loss in people with PCOS. Ozempic works by lowering blood sugar, slowing digestion, and potentially aiding ...

Caroline Connor’s concerns about her son’s development began around his 1st birthday, when she noticed he wasn’t talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn’t seem worried, but the speech ...