off label
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.42 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.
adv
Outside of regulatorily approved indications, but (unless otherwise specified) within the bounds of reasonable use as defined by a licensed prescriber.
Example Sentences
- "The use of colchicine for gout is FDA approved, whereas the use of colchicine for pericarditis is off label (but is widely respected)."
- "Off label use of colchicine for pericarditis is widely respected."
- "Use of a strong opioid such as fentanyl for mild headache is not only off label but also unprofessional."
- "While the drug is approved for use in treating stomach cancer, many doctors prescribe it off label for other cancers as well."