off-label

A form of off label — Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.

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Meanings

adjectiveoff-label (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative spelling of off label.

    The prescriber assumes legal liability when he prescribes unlicensed or off-label products.

    2006, Jonathan Merrills, Jonathan Fisher, Pharmacy Law and Practice
adverboff-label (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative spelling of off label.

    Many medicines used for children are prescribed and used off-label.

    2006, Jonathan Merrills, Jonathan Fisher, Pharmacy Law and Practice
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APA

off-label. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-label

MLA

“off-label.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-label. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “off-label,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-label.

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