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B.C. health-care professionals warn about use of unproven COVID-19 treatments and medications
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A group of B.C. health-care professionals has issued a warning about the threats posed by unproven treatments and medications for COVID-19.
Contrary to information spreading on social media, a proven treatment for COVID-19 does not exist, says a joint statement from College of Pharmacists of BC, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, and BC College of Nursing Professionals.
They also warn against the use of unproven therapies for COVID-19, such as hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, azithromycin, lopinavir/ritonavir, and colchicine. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] They go on to say a surge in interest in unproven COVID-19 treatments could lead to a shortage of drugs that could be used to help
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