COVID-19 vaccine, announced he had tested positive for the virus and was taking the medication. Ivermectin has been promoted by Republican lawmakers, conservative talk show hosts and some doctors, amplified via social media to millions of Americans who remain resistant to getting vaccinated.
It has also been widely used in other countries, including India and Brazil. This week, the top U.S. professional groups for doctors and pharmacists appealed for an “immediate end" to the drug’s use outside of research. “We are urging physicians, pharmacists, and other prescribers — trusted healthcare professionals in their communities — to warn patients against the use of ivermectin outside of FDA-approved indications and guidance," said the