MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the mass distribution of the anti-parasitic dug ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment and prevention initiated by two lawmakers.
Anakalusugan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor and Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta led the distribution of ivermectin capsules to Quezon City residents even as the drug has yet to be approved for human use from the FDA, either as treatment for COVID-19 or as prophylaxis.
“Over the weekend, the FDA received several reports from social media, sa ating mga from] news outlet, pictures, report ng mga pasyente [from patients], and even…
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