MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) “strongly” opposed the mass distribution of ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment and prevention, and urged the community leaders to refrain from thinking that they are saving Filipinos from COVID-19 by “giving them medicines that are not proven remedies.”
“PCP strongly opposes the dispensing of unregistered drugs, like ivermectin for indications that have not been scientifically established,” a statement by the PCP said, as read by its president, Dr. Mario Panaligan, in a press conference on Monday.
“We strongly recommend that the prescription and use of the drug ivermectin for prevention or treatment of COVID-19 b…
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