A PILL OVERLOOKED

The pharmacist informs me 6mg Ivermectin pills in Thailand cost 200 baht per pill or 4,000 baht for a pack of 20.

Why does Thailand not produce generic Ivermectin pills as it is not in patent and very cheap. As a preventative, Ivermectin — medication used to treat many types of parasite infestations — appears in many studies to prevent deaths and reduce the effects of Covid-19. The medicine has gained acceptance as an alternative medical treatment for Covid-19 patients. In March, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that Ivermectin was used to treat Covid-19 in clinical trials.

By preparing to produce Ivermectin as an alternative treatment, instead of relying solely on anti-viral Favipiravir, Thailand can reduce the suffering and deaths of its citizens.

PFM