English Dictionary

off label

副詞

比較不可 前置詞句

(medicine, of a prescription medication) Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.

日本語の意味

医薬品に関して、規制当局が承認した適応症外での使用 / 処方医師が定める合理的な範囲内で、規制の定めに沿わない使用

The physician prescribed the medication off label after reviewing the patient's unique risk factors and the latest studies.

医師は患者の特有のリスク要因と最新の研究を検討した上で、その薬を適応外に処方しました。

意味（1）

(medicine, of a prescription medication) Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.

While the drug is approved for use in treating stomach cancer, many doctors prescribe it off label for other cancers as well.