Open AccessQuality use of an unlicensed medicine and off label use of a medicine
Author(s) -
Vasilka Nicha,
Maja Simonoska Crcarevska,
Marija Glavaš Dodov,
Renata Slaveska Raichki
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
makedonsko farmacevtski bilten/makedonski farmacevtski bilten
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1857-8969
pISSN - 1409-8695
DOI - 10.33320/maced.pharm.bull.2014.60.01.008
Subject(s) - quality (philosophy) , health care , process (computing) , business , alternative medicine , medicine , process management , computer science , political science , philosophy , epistemology , pathology , law , operating system
This paper gives an overview of the concept and process of quality use of unlicensed medicines and off label use of medicines, with special attention on the professional roles and responsibilities of prescribers and pharmacists. It also focuses on the policy requirements, sets of guidelines, recommendations, best practices, and other aspects addressed under this topic that represent the state of update knowledge. As a complex and specific issue, the use of an unlicensed medicine and off label prescribed medicine in different health care levels is of particular importance for the healthcare settings in the Republic of Macedonia since, the existing regulatory structure requires adoption and development of a comprehensive strategy relating to this topic in the near future with an aim of encouraging and supporting the development and maintenance of a sound health system with high standards of medication-use policies.