off-label

[awf-ley-buhl, of‑]

adjective

Informal.

1. of, relating to, or denoting a drug prescribed for a particular indication even though the drug has not yet received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for that disease, condition, or symptom.

off label

adjective

1. (of a prescription drug) relating to use, or being used, in ways for which it has not been approved

Example Sentences

But quietly, in certain circles, this injectable drug, which is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, was being prescribed privately and off-label for weight loss.

From BBC

These people will not be able to get the vaccine without finding a doctor who is willing to do that for them off-label, and they might have to pay for it out of pocket.

From Slate

If an adult says they have no underlying health conditions, but do have a prescription from a healthcare provider for “off-label” use of the vaccine, they can get the shot, Thibault confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times

“You all support off-label, untested, and irreversible hormonal ‘therapies’ for children,” he wrote.

From Salon

Whether your state considers pharmacists “healthcare providers” — and how much latitude those pharmacists have to authorize the shots “off-label” — are key.

From Los Angeles Times