I’m in Michigan as well and half-Whitmer outlawed cloriquine ans z-pac to treat Covid. I wonder why.
Macomb has a much higher death rate than Oakland or Wayne counties. I wonder why that is?
MI Data from 3/13/2020:
25 people test positive, 255 people under active monitoring.
MI Cumulative Data from 3/28/2020:
4650 people tested positive in state; Detroit & 3 surrounding counties (Macomb, Oakland & Wayne) total 3868 of the cases alone. 111 deaths so far.
2. 2.4% death rate with 132 dead. Taking that number out to 50 states = 6,600 which is less than the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic. So what are we not being told? Why shut everything down?
3. I do not want to see anyone die, but I have never see actions such as these by the governments.
Half-Whitmer is a typical woman D’rat politician. Much is over her head.
She (and most governors) did MI NO favor by not describing shelter-in-place many weeks ago. Could have explained that we would be able to go out for our weekly grocery shopping, go to the drug store and doctor, get gasoline, get restaurant take-out, get fix-it hardware, play outside, go for walks.
“Quarantine” freaked out many, thinking they’d be stuck totally inside their home. That was a terrible mis-step by our leaders.
for some weird reason, they didn’t include this EO from Gov Halfwit on their website:
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
LANSING
ORLENE HAWKS
DIRECTOR
BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
611 W. OTTAWA P.O. BOX 30670 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
www.michigan.gov/bpl 517-241-0199
LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program
March 24, 2020
TO: Licensed Prescribers & Dispensers
RE: Reminder of Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing
Dear Licensed Prescribers and Dispensers:
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has received multiple allegations of
Michigan physicians inappropriately prescribing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to
themselves, family, friends, and/or coworkers without a legitimate medical purpose.
Prescribing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine without further proof of efficacy for treating
COVID-19 or with the intent to stockpile the drug may create a shortage for patients with lupus,
rheumatoid arthritis, or other ailments for which chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are proven
treatments. Reports of this conduct will be evaluated and may be further investigated for
administrative action. Prescribing any kind of prescription must also be associated with medical
documentation showing proof of the medical necessity and medical condition for which the
patient is being treated. Again, these are drugs that have not been proven scientifically or
medically to treat COVID-19.
Michigan pharmacists may see an increased volume of prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine
and chloroquine and should take special care to evaluate the prescriptions legitimacy. Pursuant
to Michigan Administrative Code, R 338.490(2), a pharmacist shall not fill a prescription if the
pharmacist believes the prescription will be used for other than legitimate medical purposes or if
the prescription could cause harm to a patient.
It is also important to be mindful that licensed health professionals are required to report
inappropriate prescribing practices. LARA appreciates all licensed health professionals for their
service and cooperation in assuring compliance in acting responsibly while continuing to provide
the best possible care for Michigans citizens during this unprecedented and very challenging
time.
To stay up to date on the latest information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic please go to
www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus and the CDC site at www.CDC.gov.
Sincerely,
Deb Gagliardi, Director
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Forrest Pasanski, Director
Enforcement Division
BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
611 W. OTTAWA P.O. BOX 30670 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909
www.michigan.gov/bpl 517-241-0199
LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program