
Stop prescribing, using Ivermectin, 2 groups urge
Two Negros-based medical groups are urging physicians and the public to stop prescribing and using Ivermectin for COVID-19.The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases – Western Visayas Bacolod and Philippine College of Physicians - Negros Occidental Chapter in a health advisory Wednesday, November 10, stressed that Ivermectin is not approved for COVID-19 prevention and treatment.“We remind the public that there is currently no prophylactic medication that can supersede the benefit of COVID-19 vaccination,” the advisory said.The two groups said they reiterate the joint policy statements by the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Philippine College of Physicians and other medical societies against its use because of the alarming cases ...








