Off-label and unlicensed utilization of drugs in a Brazilian pediatric hospital

Aim: To describe the off-label and unlicensed utilization patterns of drugs in a Brazilian pediatric hospital. Methods: The research consisted of a descriptive, prospective and cross-sectional study. Results: A total of 1,158 medicines were prescribed for 320 patients, accounting for 65 different d...

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Main Authors: Vanessa Pereira Gomes, Kédma Melo da Silva, Suely Oliveira Chagas, Igor Rafael dos Santos Magalhães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Grupo Aula Médica 2015-02-01
Series:Farmacia Hospitalaria
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Online Access:http://www.aulamedica.es/fh/pdf/8472.pdf