Prescriptions for Deworming Drug Ivermectin Surge Despite Studies Showing It Does Little to Treat COVID

The demand for deworming drug ivermectin has been surging to more than 80,000 prescriptions per week. Pharmacists have been reporting shortages of the drug which is used in small doses in humans to treat lice, scabies, and other parasites, but most commonly used in animals. The big concern is people trying to get the drug from livestock stores. Emma Goldberg, reporter at the NY Times, joins us for the surging demand despite studies showing it does little to treat Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com