Off-Label Use: US FDA Backs Away From ‘Totality Of Evidence’ Standard In Proposed Reg
Executive Summary
New proposed rule says a manufacturer’s knowledge of the unapproved use of a product does not alone determine intended use. Former FDA lawyer says rule could set off fireworks over the scope of what the agency considers evidence of off-label use.
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