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FDA boss Stephen Hahn: Acknowledges some studies suggest a benefit to hydroxychloroquine, doctors can prescribe off label

“We believe that decision about whether a doctor writes for hydroxychloroquine, for a patient with COVID, is completely in the realm of the doctor-patient relationship,” Hahn said Tuesday, “with the doctor understanding what the data show, their comfort level with this drug, and also the other medications and other illnesses that a person has.”

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Infectologists propose to resume use of hydroxychloroquine in Panama

“To date, only 2 drugs have shown a significant reduction in mortality in patients with COVID-19: dexamethasone (or the like) and hydroxychloroquine,” they add. “The clinical experience of adult physicians in Panama regarding the use of HCQ + AZ for the treatment of COVID-19 is extensive and supports both the effectiveness and the safety profile of that drug.”

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