The AHFS DI is one of several
compendiums approved by the
Social Security Act (Section 1861(t)(2)(B)(ii)(I)) as a source of
off-label
Off-label use is the use of pharmaceutical drugs for an unapproved indication or in an unapproved age group, dosage, or route of administration. Both prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (OTCs) can be used in off-label ways, although ...
anti-cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. These contrast with benign tumors, which do not spread. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal ble ...
drug use. It was originally published in 1959 as the American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS) by the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is a professional organization that represents pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other healthcare settings. The organizatio ...
.
It is also the only one left of the originally authorized compendiums.
References
Further reading
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Gain a solid understanding of compendia and its impact on patient access. Formulary Journal. 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2018-03-30.
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Medical books
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