Evidence for off label prescribing - explore less, confirm more

When a new drug reaches market, the race is on to find more indications for its use - exploratory trials are set up, and positive results can lead to the off label prescriptions (eg Pregabalin for lower back pain. However, these initial indications are rarely confirmed with further, better quality, evidence. Jonathan Kimmelman is an associate...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: podcasts