Off-Label Prescribing

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CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Maxwell J. Mehlman, J.D.

Prof. Mehlman reports no conflict of interest.

Release Date: 07/06/2004
Termination Date: 07/06/2007

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour(s).

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Educational Objectives

Discuss the regulatory provisions governing off-label uses of drugs and medical devices
Discuss the ethical and legal issues raised by off-label use
List the arguments for and against promoting products for off-label purposes.

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This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

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