Posted on 06/17/2020 9:00:04 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Doctors can still prescribe anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to patients, US Health Secretary Alex Azar said, hours after the FDA withdrew the emergency use authorisation of chloroquine and HCQ in the treatment of COVID 19 patients.
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision came on Monday after it concluded that the anti-malarial drugs may not be effective to cure the virus infections and lead to greater risks than any potential benefits.
"At this point, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine are just like any other approved drug in the United States. They may be used in hospital, they may be used in out-patient, they may be used at home, all subject to a doctor's prescription," Azar said.
"In fact, the FDA's removal of the Emergency Use Authorization takes away what had been a significant misunderstanding by many that had made people think that somehow it could only be used in a hospital setting, and we've tried to make that clear throughout," he said in response to a question.
During a White House media appearance with President Donald Trump, Azar asserted that HCQ was approved in the United States.
"If a doctor wishes to prescribe it, working with a patient, they may prescribe it for any purpose that they wish to do so. And, this (FDA's decision) actually removes a potential barrier to them," the health secretary said.
The FDA said its decision in this regard was based on new information, including clinical trial data results, that have led it conclude that the drugs may not be effective in treating COVID-19 and that its potential benefits for such use do not outweigh its known and potential risks.
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HCQ has been approved by the FDA and been in use for over 60 years.
Been used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide for malaria for decades including me.
And I am still alive and healthy.
I don’t see what the fuss is about .
This has been one of the most political, and misleading, events in the history of the FDA.
There was no need to issue an EUA for HCQ, since it was a licensed and approved drug since 1955. Off label prescribing does not require FDA approval, in fact, there is no process for that to occur.
If, for example, I want to prescribe Dilantin for neuropathy, even though it’s not “FDA approved” for that, I just do it. If I called the FDA to ask for permission, they would tell me I don’t need it.
So, since there was no need to issue an EUA to begin with in the case of HCQ, withdrawing the EUA is meaningless. But it’s a big news story, nonetheless.
Indeed it has been incredible. It is impossible to trust the FDA and the CDC based on their political actions during this event. We need the clarity and facts your post provides. Thank you!
Does the emergency removal mean that Drs. can more easily be sued by patients if the HCQ does not work for their covid?
I know all of this, but when I started telling her .....in a very respectful tone.....she kept countering me like I was a rube!
Very upsetting!
Guenevere, I have not used this service in Wayne’s post here:
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3856712/posts?page=12#12
but I don’t think Corsi would affiliate with them if they didn’t have some doctors who prescribe Hydroxychloroquine.
You can also do a simple search of your town/city state AND “Doctors who prescribe Hydroxychloroquine” or “Doctors who will prescribe Hydroxychloroquine”
Whether or not you you are going to use a doctor with remote video interaction, immediately order/ have someone contactless deliver to you a pulse oximeter with extra batteries, and another thermometer (in case yours breaks), and start keeping a 1-2x daily log of temps, SP02 and symptoms that you can share with the doctor.
"Nearly EVERY study showing no positive effects, or that showed adverse affects from prescribing hydroxychloroquine was based on patients who were in one or more of the following groups:
(1) ONLY prescribed hydroxychloroquine, and DID NOT add the antibiotic and DID NOT ADD the zinc;
(2)Not starting the "cocktail" of all three drugs until after 5 days had elapsed since confirmation of the infection, and/or patient is already very lung-compromised and/or /hospitalized;
(3) patient is immuno-compromised, and/or had pre-existing and serious pulmonary, cardio, or diabetes related illnesses;
(4) patient was already intubated.
(I am not doctor, etc., above is from my online research, )
No, anyone can sue for any reason already.
Sorry I missed your smart explanation earlier.
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