South Dakota implements statewide hydroxychloroquine clinical trial for potential coronavirus treatm

[Right_in_Virginia]

South Dakota implements statewide hydroxychloroquine clinical trial for potential coronavirus treatment
Fox News, Apr 13, 2020

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday announced a statewide clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for the possible treatment of COVID-19, making her state the first in the country to institute a program exploring the potential effectiveness of the drug in treating and preventing coronavirus.

“From Day One, I’ve said we’re going to let the science, facts and data drive our decision-making in South Dakota,” Noem said in a statement provided to Fox News.

Noem, a Republican, announced the “comprehensive” clinical trial Monday after communicating with White House officials in the last week to “let them know that South Dakota’s medical community was ready to step up and lead the way on research efforts."

“I made direct requests to President Trump and Vice President Pence to supply us with enough hydroxychloroquine so that it could be made available for every hospitalized person the state may have, as well as those for health care workers on the frontlines and those in the most vulnerable populations,” Noem said.

The governor said South Dakota has received doses of hydroxychloroquine to begin the trial.


More:  https://www.foxnews.com/politics/south-dakota-implements-statewide-hydroxychloroquine-clinical-trial-for-coronavirus-treatment

[Hoodat]

Meanwhile, the Governor of Michigan has issued a written order to all pharmacists to rat out any doctors who prescribe hydroxychloroquine.

[TomSea]

Noteworthy, this should take care of all or almost all cases.

[truth_seeker]

Meanwhile, the Governor of Michigan has issued a written order to all pharmacists to rat out any doctors who prescribe hydroxychloroquine.

On what grounds?

Under what authority?

Could a Michigan Gov, for instance, issue an order for pharmacists to not fill orders for opiods, including Fentanyl, Vicodin, etc?

[truth_seeker]

I'll assume this works out positively, and thank SD for providing the country with a useful lab for experimentation, verification, etc.

In the meantime there is a LOT of anecdotal  confirmation that doctors are using it widely.

Hurray for SoDak.

[Hoodat]

On what grounds?

Under what authority?

Could a Michigan Gov, for instance, issue an order for pharmacists to not fill orders for opiods, including Fentanyl, Vicodin, etc?

You clearly do not understand how fascism works.

[truth_seeker]

You clearly do not understand how fascism works.

Then please give me instructions.

Use examples from the USA during your own lifetime.

Thanks in advance.

[Hoodat]

Then please give me instructions.

Use examples from the USA during your own lifetime.

Thanks in advance.

My point is that there is no legal basis for it.  The governor simply assumed the power and issued the order.  It is what fascists do.