Hydroxychloroquine Production Surges for COVID-19 |
The rheumatology community has expressed concerns about the use of hydroxychloroquine sulfate for COVID-19 because the drug is used by patients with systemic lupus erythematosus to control flares and is already in short supply. Over the weekend, the FDA announced that it is taking measures to redistribute the drug to hospitals for COVID-19 patients despite the lack of extensive clinical trial testing.
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