MP9 Policy for the initiation and maintenance of prescribing medicines for “off-label” indications (licensed medicines for unlicensed indications)
Category
Medicine management
Code
MP9
Issue No
3
Target Audience
All clinical staff
Purpose
Defines off-label medicines. Outlines the responsibilities of the prescriber initiating treatment and for continued treatment in primary care. Includes signposting to leaflets for patients and carers.
Origin
Lead executive
Medical Director
Author and contact number
Chief Pharmacist
01244 397 379
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
30 June 2011
Approval Meeting
Medicines Management Group (MMG)
Ratification
Document Quality Group (DQG)