Claim: In justifying his move to distribute free ivermectin, a drug intended to treat parasitic infestations, AnaKalusugan Rep. Michael "Mike" Defensor claimed that the United States  allows it to be used "off-label" as a treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 . This is misleading.
Fact-check: VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Defensor claim that U.S. allows 'off-label' use of ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment is misleading
Verdict: in justifying his move to distribute free ivermectin, a drug intended to treat parasitic infestations, anakalusugan rep. michael "mike" defensor claimed that the united states  allows it to be used "off-label" as a treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 . this is misleading.
Organisation: VERA Files
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2021-04-09T19:24:00