Netizen to Korina Sanchez: “Pangpurga po ang Ivermectin.” KORINA SANCHEZ – The veteran broadcaster reacted after being criticized for using ivermectin against COVID-19. Recently, she went to the image-sharing site, Instagram wherein she announced that she’s now vaccinated at the same revealing she’s taking ivermectin. Her post is accompanied by the caption: “Am certified vaccinated. … Read more
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
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 granted a certificate of product registration for ivermectin as an “anti-nematode drug”. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday granted a certificate of product registration (CPR) for human use of the locally-manufactured ivermectin as an “anti-nematode drug”. However, FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said that the issued certificate of product registration (CPR) for … 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
Former National Task Force against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Tony Leachon reacted to the free distribution of the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin by Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta and Anakalusugan Partylist Representative Mike Defensor in Barangay Matandang Balara, Quezon City, on Thursday, April 29. According to Dr. Leachon, it’s illegal to distribute unregistered products that could pose … 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
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto gave a reaction about the use of Ivermectin on COVID-19 patients. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto recently gave his reaction about the use of Ivermectin on patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). During a virtual press conference of the Department of Health (DOH), Mayor Vico was asked about his take on … Read more
Duque on Ivermectin prescriptions: “Kung totoo man yon na nakalagay sa isang tissue or bond paper lang, so part of what the FDA needs to do is investigate such reports.” IVERMECTIN – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must investigate reports of the antiparasitic drug … Read more
Ivermectin distributed by Marcoleta and Defensor IVERMECTIN – Despite stern warnings from the FDA and objections from doctors, Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta and Anak-Kalusugan Partylist Representative Mike Defensor continued to distribute the antiparasitic drug to several residents of Barangay Matandang Balara, Quezon City on Thursday, April 29. Before giving Ivermectin to those in line, the … Read more
