Unlicensed and off-label medicines: ensuring safety for children and young people
This presentation will discuss the prescribing, supply and administration of unlicensed and off-label medicines for children and young people, with a focus on reducing risks and optimising safe and effective practice.
Learning outcomes:
- To understand why unlicensed and off-label medicines are prescribed to children and young people
- To understand the risks associated with prescribing unlicensed and off-label medicines for children and young people, using examples from practice
- To highlight strategies and available resources to help mitigate these risks