you'll see even more off-label use of atypical antipsychotics

December 2011

The new generic olanzapine (Zyprexa) means you'll see even more off-label use of atypical antipsychotics.

About 60% of Rxs for atypicals are for off-label uses.

Some of these are appropriate...but some aren't.

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