Not just ivermectin: New FDA authority to ban off-label uses alarms doctors
Provision is buried in omnibus appropriations bill after FDA kept losing in court. "Potentially catastrophic for use of antibiotics," says former Public Health England director.
Hmm...well devices are clearly distinct from medicines per the regulating agencies - so I wouldn't think this would apply to medicine. Also, by banning off-label use, that can end up screwing the pharma companies as well, as many medications are used off-label by doctors, and in the end, help the pharma company. For example, anti-depressants are often used off-label for pain management - so if this is not allowed, then it could backfire on the pharma companies. JMHO.