What is an "unlicensed" medicine?
An unlicensed medicine is one that does not hold a full marketing authorisation in the UK. This can mean:
- A medicine that has a licence elsewhere but not currently in the UK.
- A medicine that has a licence for a particular form but needs to be prepared in a different formulation.
- A medicine with no licence anywhere.
What is an "off-label" medicine?
An off-label medicine is one that is licensed but being used in a way that falls outside the scope of its original licence. Common examples include:
- Prescribing a medicine for a condition not stated in its licence — where clinical evidence supports the use.
- Using a medicine in an age group outside the licensed range.
- Using a medicine at a dose higher than the licensed maximum.
All requests for unlicensed and off-label medicines at Evernu are reviewed individually by a clinician. The clinician will only prescribe if the treatment is clinically appropriate for your specific circumstances.