State Sen. Bob Hall pressed the Texas Medical Board on its characterization of hydroxychloroquine as an “alternative therapy.”
As coronavirus case numbers rise, a notable doctor in North Texas continues to press for early treatment of the virus, including the use of hydroxychloroquine.
Houston physician Dr. Richard Urso has been an outspoken proponent of the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus patients.
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy restricted the use of hydroxychloroquine early in the pandemic, claiming it was to ensure enough was available to those who needed it.
To provide guidance to doctors about early treatment of coronavirus, cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough wrote an article that will soon be published in the American Journal of Medicine.
Sen. Ted Cruz co-authored a letter to the FDA calling out their actions against the use of hydroxychloroquine and requesting more information.
In a virtual town hall hosted by Sen. Bob Hall, some physicians highlighted the benefits of hydroxychloroquine and inhaled budesonide therapy in treating COVID-19.
After a video of doctors touting hydroxychloroquine went viral, the state agency cautioned physicians about promoting a "cure" for the coronavirus.
Two Baylor cardiologists recently sent a letter to the FDA supporting a request for emergency use authorization of hydroxychloroquine.
More doctors are speaking up about early treatment for COVID-19 using hydroxychloroquine. The State Board of Pharmacy let the restrictions it had placed on the drug expire last week.
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy issued a new rule that no prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine could be dispensed without a diagnosis, then changed their tune.
“It’s interesting that people have made it a political discussion — I don’t care about hydroxychloroquine either way,” said Dr. Robin Armstrong.
