Ontario science table recommends limiting use of COVID drug due to supply shortage

Sumary of Ontario science table recommends limiting use of COVID drug due to supply shortage:

• TORONTO — An expert group is recommending that Ontario clinicians ration doses of a drug used to treat COVID-19 patients in light of shortages..
• The group of scientists advising Ontario on the pandemic published revised clinical guidelines this week reflecting the shortage of tocilizumab..
• The COVID-19 science advisory table says the drug is recommended for critically and moderately ill COVID-19 patients within 14 days of hospital admission..
• Dr. Peter Juni of the science table says the change is unlikely to impact patients’ treatment but it was recommended so the maximum number of people can benefit…

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From Global News - April 9, 2021