This chloroquinine rush is already out of control. My pharmacy is already out of it and is unable to procure from other pharmacies (which are also out already!)
My pharmacist placed orders for all her patients to prefill prescriptions (where possible) for the next few months.
I can understand a shortage when there's a clear evidence-based need, but the rumour-mill hasn't even ramped to full bore yet and it's already harming people with a pre-existing need for the medication.
It's even worse _if_ the medication works to prevent or shorten c19 infections, because the people currently taking chloroquinine are very likely high-risk (immunocompromised) patients.
Really wish people would chill out.
Note - This affects me, as I take the medication. It's scary to think I could be without it at some point in the future as it's been practically life-changing.
My pharmacist placed orders for all her patients to prefill prescriptions (where possible) for the next few months.
I can understand a shortage when there's a clear evidence-based need, but the rumour-mill hasn't even ramped to full bore yet and it's already harming people with a pre-existing need for the medication.
It's even worse _if_ the medication works to prevent or shorten c19 infections, because the people currently taking chloroquinine are very likely high-risk (immunocompromised) patients.
Really wish people would chill out.
Note - This affects me, as I take the medication. It's scary to think I could be without it at some point in the future as it's been practically life-changing.