Compassionate Use Act

The Compassionate Use Act allows patients with serious medical conditions to access experimental treatments not yet approved by regulatory agencies. Typically, these treatments are in clinical trials or under development. This law provides a legal pathway for patients to use these therapies if they have no other effective options available. It emphasizes compassionate care, enabling patients to seek out potentially life-saving medications despite the lack of formal approval. Each state may have specific regulations regarding how the act is implemented, ensuring that patients have a chance to try innovative treatments in desperate situations.