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Use of Investigational Drugs in Human Clinical Studies

What is a clinical study of an investigational new drug?

In a clinical study, human volunteers receive investigational drug therapy. The effects of the treatment are compared with a control group of human volunteers...

A Drug Manufacturer's Liability for Off-Label Use

Injuries Resulting from Off-Label Use

It is legal and common for physicians to make off-label uses of drugs and medical devices. Off-label use refers to the use of drugs and medical devices for purposes not...

Medical Causation in Drug Products Liability Cases

What is a drug products liability case?

Drug products liability is an area of the law dealing with personal injury that results from using a drug or medical device.

What must the plaintiff prove...

Manufacturing and Design Defects
Products liability is an area of law that covers personal injuries and damage caused by defective products. A defective product is a product that causes injury or harm because there is a flaw in the product. Sometimes the design of the product...

Pharmacists' Liability for Improperly Dispensing Prescription Drugs
Only pharmacists are allowed to compound, package, label and dispense drugs. In order to dispense a drug, the pharmacist needs a prescription from a physician or other licensed practitioner. The pharmacist exercises discretion in performing...