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A Quantitative Review of Un-licensed and Off-label Medicines Use in Children Aged 0-2 Years in the Private Sector in South Africa: Extent, Challenges, and Implications

Abstract

The study found that 40% of children aged 0-2 years were prescribed unlicensed or off-label medicines in South Africa's private healthcare sector between January and June 2022. This suggests a widespread practice of off-label or unlicensed prescriptions in paediatric treatment in the South African private sector.

Research topics

  • Pharmaceutical studies and practices
  • Child and Adolescent Health

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.2174/0115733963303583240820043749

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