FDA Settles Lawsuit, Agrees to Remove Controversial Ivermectin Posts

In a landmark case, the FDA has agreed to delete social media posts mocking ivermectin's use for COVID-19, following a lawsuit by three doctors.

The FDA settled a lawsuit with three doctors, agreeing to remove posts that suggested ivermectin, a drug used by some to treat COVID-19, is only for animals.
The settlement includes retiring a consumer update titled, 'Why You Should Not Use Ivermectin to Treat or Prevent COVID-19' and deleting related social media posts.
The lawsuit was initially dismissed, but a U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the decision, stating the FDA is not a physician and cannot provide medical advice.
Critics of the FDA's stance on ivermectin, including independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., argue the agency is biased against low-cost treatments.
The FDA maintains that clinical trial data do not support ivermectin's effectiveness against COVID-19, but has agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation.