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We do not prescribe medication for unintended purposes. ( ===>Click here for details) ( Table of Contents)

Our hospital does not accept any use other than the intended purpose.
Specifically, we prescribe Zepbound to those who are looking to lose weight.
However, since Manjaro's purpose is to lower blood sugar levels, we will not prescribe Manjaro as the purpose is different.

For example, Manjaro (tirzepatide) was originally approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as a drug for treating type 2 diabetes, and prescribing it for people who do not have diabetes constitutes off-label use of a drug.

On the other hand, Zepbound (also containing tirzepatide) is officially approved as an anti-obesity drug indicated for the treatment of obesity, so its prescription for the treatment of obesity is a legitimate medical procedure that is legally recognized.

By the way, at our hospital, we consider and act on the basis that "off-label prescriptions" and "prescriptions for purposes other than those indicated" are separate.

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Medical policy that emphasizes safety and compliance with laws and regulations

At our hospital, we place the utmost importance on compliance with the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, the Medical Practitioners Act, and the Medical Care Act, and we do not prescribe medicines that deviate from their intended use (for example, Manjaro or

We do not offer any weight loss treatments (such as Rybelsus or Ozempic). We believe this approach is essential to maintaining a safe and secure treatment environment for our patients. If you are seeking obesity treatment, please use the officially approved ZepBound.

Violations, legal responsibility, and administrative sanctions against doctors who prescribe Ryversus, Manjaro, and Ozempic

Accountability and

legal liability

When prescribing for an unintended purpose, doctors are required to provide sufficient medical evidence and provide sufficient explanation to the patient (informed consent). If a prescription is made without sufficient explanation, the doctor may be held legally liable for the following:

Civil liability: You may be held liable for breach of contract due to a breach of the duty to provide information or for tortious conduct as a violation of the patient's right to self-determination.

Criminal liability: Although extremely rare, if serious health damage occurs due to side effects, there may be cases where liability for negligence is sought.

Administrative responsibility/

Possible disposal

Depending on the content of the off-label prescription and how it is provided, the following administrative measures may be considered: Disciplinary action by the Medical Ethics Council (reprimand, suspension of business, revocation of license, etc.) Suspension or revocation of insurance physician qualifications Violation of advertising regulations due to inappropriate advertising language (related to the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act) Under the current Japanese legal system, off-label prescriptions themselves are not necessarily illegal, but if there is insufficient explanation or inappropriate use of the drug,

Problems can arise when the medical treatment system and misrepresentations are combined.

We want to ensure that patients and users are provided with safe and legally compliant medical care, and that we are a trustworthy medical institution.

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