MANILA, Philippines — Only the hospitals that were given a compassionate special permit (CSP) to administer human-grade ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment are allowed to distribute the drug, the Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Wednesday.
The statement came after Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta and Anakalusugan Partylist Rep. Mike Defensor announced that they will distribute compounded ivermectin “to those in dire need” of the controversial product.
According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the five hospitals that were granted CSPs to use ivermectin have gone through proper regulatory processes with the Food and Drug Admini…
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