Claim: Merck and Pfizer are each developing a new oral antiviral drug that might prevent or treat COVID-19. The pills are very different from the antiparasitic medication ivermectin, contrary to claims online that they are "suspiciously similar" or that the companies are "repackaging" ivermectin in a ploy to increase profits.
Fact-check: Merck, Pfizer COVID-19 Antivirals Different From Ivermectin - FactCheck.org
Verdict: merck and pfizer are each developing a new oral antiviral drug that might prevent or treat covid-19. the pills are very different from the antiparasitic medication ivermectin, contrary to claims online that they are "suspiciously similar" or that the companies are "repackaging" ivermectin in a ploy to increase profits.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2021-10-15T20:24:58