DOH: New drugs for COVID-19 need FDA approval

DOH stated on Tuesday that all newly developed drugs for treating COVID-19 must be approved by the FDA.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire emphasized the need for proper evaluation of new medicines to ensure safety and prevent negative outcomes.

President Rodrigo Duterte claimed in a televised address on Monday that a giant pharmaceutical company is ready to roll out an 'antibody medicine' for COVID-19 by May, with plans to start marketing it soon.