Millions of COVID-19 treatments, such as pills and monoclonal antibodies, purchased and distributed for free are sitting on shelves unused. What's the problem?
treatment guidelines; just 2% of the amount ordered by providers has been used, according to the HHS data.The other drug with very low utilization is molnupiravir, a pill course typically recommended only when other, more effective options are not viable; just 14% of the doses sent out have been used.
HHS's Eisnor, speaking to health care providers in mid March, said he was troubled by reports that some pharmacies had asked if they could trash their remaining supplies of unexpired COVID-19 pills."We ask that you utilize any and all resources to facilitate [redirecting supply], maybe moving product outside to a neighboring state or jurisdiction or territory if they have a need," he said..
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