Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 May 2020
UK bulk buys hydroxychloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatment
20 May 2020 - Hydroxychloroquine is being bought in bulk by the UK in case it does turn out to be an effective COVID-19 treatment.
Ministers are seeking 16 million tablets in packets of up to 100 as part of a £35 million contract put out to tender on Friday.
The drug is being tested by government scientists, health officials said. They are securing additional supplies so it can be distributed among the population if required.
