Off-label pediatric medicines in Spain

• Main Authors: Roi Piñeiro Pérez (Author), Esmeralda Núñez Cuadros (Author), Belén Rodríguez Marrodán (Author), Raquel Escrig Fernández (Author), María Ángeles Gil Lemus (Author), Santiago Manzano Blanco (Author), Cristina Calvo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Since 2009, the use of off-label and unlicensed drugs has been regulated in Spain. In pediatrics, this exceptional use is more common than in other medical specialties. It varies from 10% to 90% of all prescriptions in children. This variability is due to differences in methodology, classification a...