The CDC changed the language used to describe the guidelines for potential -- and controversial -- coronavirus therapeutics Tuesday. The updated guidance is shorter and no longer gives dosage information, details nor studies about the drug.
Hydroxychloroquine is an anti-malaria drug that has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat coronavirus. With anecdotal reports that the drug offers benefits against the virus, the FDA did issue a limited Emergency Use Authorization to distribute it from the national stockpile. Previous guidance for doctors included dosages for hydroxychloroquine, even though the agency said the"optimal dosage and duration" to treat coronavirus is still unknown.
"Proud to have worked with Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to help secure 200,000 doses of hydroxychloroquine for @GaDPH! This medication could potentially save thousands of lives across our state. Thank you, Amneal, for this incredible donation!" Collins tweeted. Florida is scheduled to receive a million doses of the drug Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. DeSantis praised the drug, with the caveat that the virus is so new that there are no approved treatments yet.
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