Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8522561 | Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The majority of respondents were not familiar with the concept of offlabel medicines. While reporting to have gained their knowledge from their professional experience, only a minority of respondents reported knowingly dispensing off-label medicines for pediatric patients. Respondents indicated that manufacturing more appropriate formulations for pediatric patients would reduce such practices in this population. Having concerns regarding the efficacy and safety of off-label medicines used for pediatric patients, respondents felt that the use of off-label medicines would increase the likelihood of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Finally, respondents felt that such practice of prescribing and dispensing should receive parental consent.
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Authors
Tareq L. Mukattash, Karem H. Alzoubi, Amani M. Abuirjie, Anan S. Jarab, Rana K. Abu Farha, Mohammad B. Nusair, James C. McElnay,