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Objective: This study aims to explore the perception of off-label use of medications and the provision of informed consentsfrom the general public’s perspective. Methods: The study subjects (n=291) were recruited from 7 cities in Koreathrough a convenience sampling method. The self-administered questionnaire with 13 items was issued and collected. The study subjects who have had a pharmaceutical job were excluded. Results: The total of 231 respondents wasincluded. Only 23% of respondents were familiar with the concept of off-label use of medications. Eighty five percentof respondents (n=196) stated that the prescribers should explain the off-label use of a medication to their patients. Thepreferred method for delivering the message was the oral explanation (n=122, 53%), followed by oral explanation plusa pamphlet (n=94, 41%). The safety issue is the most concerned aspect regarding the off-label drug use, also effectivenessand insurance coverage. The majority of respondents (n=217, 94%) agreed that the prescriber should get a consentfrom patients before prescribing medications for off-label use. They preferred written consent to oral consent (140vs. 77). Conclusion: This study demonstrated general publics are infrequently aware of off-label use of medications. Itis important to raise public awareness of the off-label use of medications and to openly discuss its pros and cons forsafe and effective drug therapy.

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Abstract
 연구 방법
 연구 결과
  응답자 특성
  일반인의 의약품의 허가외사용 인지여부
  일반인의 허가외사용 의약품 정보에 대한 수요
  허가외의약품 사용에 대한 일반인의 우려사항과 관리주체
 고찰
 감사의 말씀
 참고문헌
 설문참여 동의

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저자

• 이인향 [ Iyn-Hyang Lee | 영남대학교 약학대학 ]
• 계승희 [ Seunghee Kye | 아주대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실 ]
• 제남경 [ Nam Kyung Je | 부산대학교 약학대학 ]
• 이숙향 [ Sukhyang Lee | 아주대학교 약학대학 ]

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  한국임상약학회지 [Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  1226-6051

• 수록기간

  1991~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 518 DDC 615