FDA warning: Distributing unregistered drugs, like Ivermectin, is illegal

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MANILA, Philippines — Distributing unregistered products especially without a doctor’s prescription goes against the law, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

FDA Director General Eric Domingo issued the warning after Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor said he will give Quezon City residents access to Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug.

“Ang hindi lang naman puwede sa atin yung unauthorized drugs or unregistered drugs and of course, hindi puwede madistribute ng walang prescription,” Domingo said in an interview over ABS-CBN News Channel when sought to comment on Defensor’s plan to distribute the drug.

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