Off-label and unlicensed drug use in Ayder comprehensive specialized hospital neonatal intensive care unit

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Authors

Yohannes Gebrehaweria Gebretsadkan · Mekelle University

Afewerki Gebremeskel Tsadik · Mekelle University

Abraham Gebrezgabiher Welie · Mekelle University

Brhane Teklebrhan Assefa · Mekelle University

Abstract

Off-label and unlicensed medicine use was high among neonates admitted to intensive care unit of the hospital. Selecting the safest medicines for such vulnerable patients is crucial to promote rational prescribing and better therapeutic benefit.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical studies and practices Child and Adolescent Health Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics

Volume 46, Issue 1, pp. 41-41

DOI: 10.1186/s13052-020-0809-5

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