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The claim

The U.S. FDA has approved ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19.

Rating

False

Reviewed by Logically Facts ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

PeakMetrics research summary

Based on related reporting.

Related reporting states that the FDA has not approved ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 and recommends against taking it for COVID-19. This supports the claim’s assessment. [S6][S6]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [original] Logically Facts original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

  2. [S6] Anti-vax discrimination, behind-the-counter ivermectin access bill filed in the House - NewsBreak

    Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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