Off-label use in adult palliative care – more common than expected. A retrospective chart review

2017 study of single palliative care unit (2352 drug application days and 93 drugs) found 51% of drugs were used off-label at least once. Most off-label uses concerned indication followed by mode of administration. In drugs to palliative care, rate of off-label use was 67%.

European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy