What is one of the requirements for drugs to be considered for EDS?

For a drug to be considered for an Expanded Drug Status (EDS), it must indeed be prescribed by an authorized professional. This requirement ensures that the prescribing authority is responsible for evaluating the patient's condition and determining that the specific drug is appropriate for their treatment.

Authorized professionals, such as licensed physicians or nurse practitioners, possess the necessary training to assess the patient’s medical needs and to establish a treatment plan that may include EDS medications. This prescription requirement safeguards against misuse of medications and ensures that patients receive drugs that have been deemed necessary and appropriate based on their individual health circumstances.

In contrast, other options do not align with the established requirements for EDS. Newly introduced drugs may not necessarily meet the criteria for expanded status simply due to their novelty. Non-prescription drugs do not require a prescription at all, which disqualifies them from the EDS process. Lastly, while medications in clinical trials may have their own set of criteria for use, their involvement in such trials does not inherently qualify them for EDS consideration.