NEW: Much as hydroxychloroquine became an unproven remedy for Covid skeptics, ivermectin has emerged in recent weeks as a new false cure — and some are turning to a pro-Trump telemedicine website for prescriptions. - oneunderscore__ BrandyZadrozny
The groups highlight the challenge public health officials and tech companies face in cracking down on Covid-19 misinformation — and the lengths some people will go to embrace fringe and misleading Covid advice. NBC News obtained access to several groups that are dedicated to ivermectin or have recently embraced the drug. Some groups have tens of thousands of members and can easily be found through Facebook’s search feature.
Facebook spokesperson Aaron Simpson said in an emailed statement that the company removes any content that"attempts to buy, sell, donate or ask for Ivermectin." Reddit is reviewing the ivermectin communities, spokesperson Cameron Njaa said in an emailed statement that underscored its commitment to providing accurate information, resources and support to its users.
The website advertises consultations for $90 and fills prescriptions through Ravkoo Pharmacy, an online pharmacy that America’s Frontline Doctors advertises as “partners,” who provide “the option to have that prescription delivered right to your door, the same day.” On a SpeakWithAnMD.com intake form viewed by NBC News, prospective patients are asked, “What medication do you prefer?” The user is then presented with three options: “Ivermectin,” “Hydroxychloroquine” or “Not sure.
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