The "virus" What are your thoughts

SkiPharmer said:
They are the ones touting how it’s a life saver. Plus tons of prescribers were writing rxs for themselves and family to stock up. We had to shut that down in MN. And it was happening all over the country.
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So in order to prescribe you have to be a doctor or a PA working under a doctor, right? That means years of schooling and continuing education. Probably, and thank god, some of the smartest people on the planet. They apparently didn't listen to the "experts" who told us there is no scientific evidence that it works.
 
Dr. Fauci just now said there's not enough data to show that the medicine works, I think he's more qualified than anyone on CSR to say that...….:rolleyes:
 
susanandlance said:
Dr. Fauci just now said there's not enough data to show that the medicine works, I think he's more qualified than anyone on CSR to say that...….:rolleyes:
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While some are still waiting for the “data” other doctors are treating and curing patients.

I’ll put your name on the “waiting for the data” list. o_O
 
Joint Statement of the American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:

We are issuing this joint statement to highlight the important role that physicians, pharmacists and health systems play in being just stewards of health care resources during times of emergency and national disaster. We are aware that some physicians and others are prophylactically prescribing medications currently identified as potential treatments for COVID-19 (e.g., chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin) for themselves, their families, or their colleagues; and that some pharmacies and hospitals have been purchasing excessive amounts of these medications in anticipation of potentially using them for COVID-19 prevention and treatment. We strongly oppose these actions.

We collectively support state and federal requirements that direct a prescription must be written only for a legitimate medical purpose. We also strongly support a pharmacist’s professional responsibility to make reasonable inquiries to a prescriber to resolve any questions about a prescription. If a prescription is not for a legitimate medical purpose, it should not be written, and it should not be dispensed. That determination can and should be made on a case-by-case basis, and physicians, pharmacists and other members of the healthcare team are more than capable of working together and resolving questions.

At the same time, we caution hospitals, health systems, and individual practitioners that no medication has been FDA-approved for use in COVID-19 patients, and there is no incontrovertible evidence to support off-label use of medications for COVID-19. Stockpiling these medications—or depleting supplies with excessive, anticipatory orders—can have grave consequences for patients with conditions such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis if the drugs are not available in the community. The health care community must collectively balance the needs of patients taking medications on a regular basis for an existing condition with new prescriptions that may be needed for patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Being just stewards of limited resources is essential.

Source: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering...t-ordering-prescribing-or-dispensing-covid-19
 
El Capitan said:
While some are still waiting for the “data” other doctors are treating and curing patients.

I’ll put your name on the “waiting for the data” list. o_O
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At my wife’s hospital every single covid patient is prescribed hydroxychloroquine and zpack. It’s working great for them.
 
yobub said:
Joint Statement of the American Medical Association, American Pharmacists Association and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:

We are issuing this joint statement to highlight the important role that physicians, pharmacists and health systems play in being just stewards of health care resources during times of emergency and national disaster. We are aware that some physicians and others are prophylactically prescribing medications currently identified as potential treatments for COVID-19 (e.g., chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin) for themselves, their families, or their colleagues; and that some pharmacies and hospitals have been purchasing excessive amounts of these medications in anticipation of potentially using them for COVID-19 prevention and treatment. We strongly oppose these actions.

We collectively support state and federal requirements that direct a prescription must be written only for a legitimate medical purpose. We also strongly support a pharmacist’s professional responsibility to make reasonable inquiries to a prescriber to resolve any questions about a prescription. If a prescription is not for a legitimate medical purpose, it should not be written, and it should not be dispensed. That determination can and should be made on a case-by-case basis, and physicians, pharmacists and other members of the healthcare team are more than capable of working together and resolving questions.

At the same time, we caution hospitals, health systems, and individual practitioners that no medication has been FDA-approved for use in COVID-19 patients, and there is no incontrovertible evidence to support off-label use of medications for COVID-19. Stockpiling these medications—or depleting supplies with excessive, anticipatory orders—can have grave consequences for patients with conditions such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis if the drugs are not available in the community. The health care community must collectively balance the needs of patients taking medications on a regular basis for an existing condition with new prescriptions that may be needed for patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Being just stewards of limited resources is essential.

Source: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering...t-ordering-prescribing-or-dispensing-covid-19
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Here’s the government nanny state healthcare for yuz.

I wonder what their definition is of “ legitimate medical purpose” is?

So now we have some bureaucrat making medical decisions for who gets medicine and who doesn’t.

Not all doctors are hoarding this medicine. To issue a blanket and vague statement like this is dangerous to a free society.
 
El Capitan said:
So now we have some bureaucrat making medical decisions for who gets medicine and who doesn’t.
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Are you kidding me ?!?!..... our governor in Michigan banned the medication after that guy drank the fish tank cleaner... and we still have pot holes
 
susanandlance said:
So explain why the death rate is going through the roof...…. Oh wait, never mind, I already know your answer.....
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No one has any idea how many people is infected. The only number they know is how many deaths, including folks that was knocking on that door regardless of the virus.
 
RBB said:
No one has any idea how many people is infected. The only number they know is how many deaths, including folks that was knocking on that door regardless of the virus.
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Saw on the news that they estimating that at least 50% of the people who have it are asymptotic.
Also, they said that many who have minor symptoms don’t seek testing or healthcare.
Not sure how they’re ever going to quantify all of this, but sounds like the death rate is going to be relatively low.
A doctor from a local hospital was asked by an interviewer if she saw any commonalities among the younger people who don’t survive. Without hesitation she answered “obesity”.
I’m going to have to do something about my cookie addiction.......
 
JVM225 said:
A doctor from a local hospital was asked by an interviewer if she saw any commonalities among the younger people who don’t survive. Without hesitation she answered “obesity”.
I’m going to have to do something about my cookie addiction.......
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That's all you have to give up?....cookies??... I have to give up beer, vodka, wine, scotch....and dirty martini's..... I'm doomed :)
 
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