The Philippines became part of an international Ivermectin clinical trials consortium. On Friday, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced that the Philippines became part of an international consortium that was conducting an analysis of all the randomized Ivermectin clinical trials around the world. According to DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” de la Peña, the … Read more
Oxford University explored Ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment On Wednesday, Oxford University said that it was testing anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin as a possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as part of a British government-backed study that aimed to aid recoveries in non-hospital settings. The university said that Ivermectin resulted in a reduction of coronavirus replication … Read more
The DOH warned doctors on the “off label” Ivermectin prescription. The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday warned doctors that prescribing Ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment would be an “off label” prescription. On Saturday, the Department of Health warned doctors that prescribing ivermectin in order to combat COVID-19 would be an “off label” prescription and … Read more
The FDA has no authority over lawmakers in the distribution of Ivermectin capsules, according to Domingo. On Wednesday, FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said that the Food and Drug Administration has no authority over lawmakers in the distribution of Ivermectin capsules. Domingo said at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum that the FDA has no disciplinary … Read more
The PMA warned physicians against prescribing Ivermectin outside of hospitals that granted compassionate use. The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) warned physicians against prescribing Ivermectin outside of hospitals that granted compassionate use of the said drug. In a statement on Saturday, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) reiterated its warning that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Read more
The DOH encouraged individuals who received Ivermectin capsules to report any adverse effects to the agency. On Saturday, the Department of Health (DOH) encouraged individuals who received Ivermectin capsules to report any adverse effects to the agency. In a report on Inquirer, the Department of Health called on those who had received Ivermectin capsules during … Read more
Reports of invalid Ivermectin prescriptions will be endorsed to the PRC, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday said that reports of invalid Ivermectin prescriptions will be “officially endorsed” to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). In a report on GMA News Online, the Department of Health said that reports of invalid prescriptions … Read more
The FDA and the DOH reiterated the insufficient evidence to support the efficacy and safety of Ivermectin for COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health (DOH) reiterated the insufficient evidence to support the efficacy and safety of Ivermectin for COVID-19. In a report on Manila Bulletin, the Food and Drug … Read more
The FDA was investigating reports about Ivermectin prescriptions written on a blank bond paper. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was investigating reports about Ivermectin prescriptions written on a blank bond paper. In a report on GMA News Online, FDA Director-General Eric Domingo on Friday said that the Food and Drug Administration was investigating reports … Read more
Lawmakers will set up an “Ivermectin Pan-three” in Quezon City. On Tuesday, two lawmakers said that they will set up an “Ivermectin Pan-three” in Quezon City to distribute Ivermectin to “those who are in dire need”. Despite cautions from health experts and government agencies on the use of Ivermectin for COVID-19, Anakalusugan Party-list Representative Mike … Read more