Off-label prescribing of tamsulosin: A nationwide retrospective study combining prescription and regulatory data

Off-label tamsulosin prescribing in Hungary is relatively infrequent but concentrated in women. These findings highlight the importance of pharmacovigilance, clinician awareness, and further research to clarify its therapeutic role in non-BPH indications.

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Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
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2025-11-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2025.100679
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Pharmaceutical studies and practices
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Off-label tamsulosin prescribing in Hungary is relatively infrequent but concentrated in women. These findings highlight the importance of pharmacovigilance, clinician awareness, and further research to clarify its therapeutic role in non-BPH indications.

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social PharmacyVol. 20
Semmelweis University (HU), International Drug Development (FR)
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