The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday said two more hospitals had been granted compassionate special permits (CSPs) to use controversial drug ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients. This brings to five the number of hospitals granted such permits, as confirmed by FDA Director General Eric Domingo in a text message. ‘Ivermectin Pan-three’The FDA, as well as the Department of Health (DOH), had earlier warned the public against using ivermectin to treat COVID-19, prompting the displeasure of some lawmakers at the House of Representatives who affirm the efficacy of the drug. The venue for the free distribution of ivermectin tablets is Matandang Balara Barangay Hall Park at No. He and Marcoleta also criticized anew the “complacency, if not indifference,” of the DOH and FDA on the use of ivermectin.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 27, 2021 20:48 UTC