Off-label and unlicensed drug use in Ayder comprehensive specialized hospital neonatal intensive care unit
Abstract Background Off- label drug use refers to the use of medicines outside of their marketing authorization with respect to dose, dosage form, route of administration, indication or age. Off-label/unlicensed drug use significantly associated with adverse drug reactions and medication errors in n...
Main Authors: | Meles Tekie Gidey, Yohannes Gebrehaweria Gebretsadkan, Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik, Abraham Gebrezgabiher Welie, Brhane Teklebrhan Assefa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-04-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-020-0809-5 |
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