Doctors can use Ivermectin to treat Covid-19 patients on an urgent basis
According to the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, an article 21 application has to be submitted to SAHPRA by medical practitioners who want to prescribe medicine which is not registered for human use within South Africa.
A medical practitioner can now start treating a patient with Ivermectin for Covid-19, without having to wait for approval of an article 21 application from the South African Health Products Regulations Authority (SAPHRA).
AfriForum obtained a court order on Tuesday this week with the consent of SAHPRA which will enable doctors to start Ivermectin treatment concurrently with the submission of an article 21 application, in cases where a doctor deems urgent access to Ivermectin as crucial for a patient.
According to the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, an article 21 application has to be submitted to SAHPRA by medical practitioners who want to prescribe medicine which is not registered for human use within South Africa.
“The quick access to medical treatment is a breakthrough for healthcare freedom and our battle against Covid-19, as the hurdle of pre-authorisation is no longer an issue. It is an important first step in our effort to ensure access to Ivermectin,” said Barend Uys, Head of Research at AfriForum.
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