A Historical Perspective on Off-Label Medicine: From Regulation, Promotion, and the First Amendment to the Next Frontiers

48 Pages Posted: 6 Nov 2014

Date Written: June 16, 2014

Abstract

This book chapter surveys the history of comprehensive federal regulation of pharmaceutical and medical devices, introduces the concept and context of off-label medicine, and highlights the First Amendment free speech debates over promotion of off-label uses.

Keywords: Pharmaceutical; Medical Device; Off-Label Medicine; Off-Label Promotion; Off-Label; Free Speech; Speech; First Amendment

Suggested Citation

Janssen, William, A Historical Perspective on Off-Label Medicine: From Regulation, Promotion, and the First Amendment to the Next Frontiers (June 16, 2014). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2519223 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2519223

William Janssen (Contact Author)

Charleston School of Law ( email )

Charleston, SC 29402
United States

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