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Merck does not stand to make any money from Ivermectin. The drug is out of patent, and is produced as a generic by several manufacturers. Merck also issued the following statement regarding Ivermectin and Covid-19:Actually, I think the Ivermectin idea is a money grab by Merk, who sells it in the U.S. They didn't have a Covid Vaccine so they are suggesting that Ivermectin is helpful.
Merck Statement on Ivermectin use During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Merck.com
February 4, 2021 11:45 am ET
KENILWORTH, N.J., Feb. 4, 2021 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today affirmed its position regarding use of ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Company scientists continue to carefully examine the findings of all available and emerging studies of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 for evidence of efficacy and safety. It is important to note that, to-date, our analysis has identified:
We do not believe that the data available support the safety and efficacy of ivermectin beyond the doses and populations indicated in the regulatory agency-approved prescribing information.
- No scientific basis for a potential therapeutic effect against COVID-19 from pre-clinical studies;
- No meaningful evidence for clinical activity or clinical efficacy in patients with COVID-19 disease, and;
- A concerning lack of safety data in the majority of studies.