Bypassing the normal tests for new drugs with an emergency use authorization requires that there be no effective alternative therapy. . .
Which is precisely why the Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin regimens were demonized. Either regimen, including the ionophore, macrolide antibiotic, and Zinc supplementation could have been had for under $20 a
course (not dose, but
course).
Ivermectin/Doxycycline/Zinc was sold in India for the equivalent of $2.25 US. All far cheaper than any one shot.