Influenced to Death Episode #42: Ivermectin
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Sep 20, 2025 Bob Block, an acute care clinical pharmacist, joins the conversation to unravel the multifaceted story of ivermectin. He traces its journey from a wonder drug in Japan to its controversial role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bob simplifies the drug's mechanisms and discusses why sourcing it from feed stores is risky. They explore promising research on its anticancer potential while cautioning about limited human data. Listeners gain insight into the impact of misinformation on public perception and the need for evidence-based medicine.
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Money And Politics Distort Medicine
- Bob Block: money and politics corrupt medical decisions and create harm.
- Prescription status exists because drugs require expert use to avoid danger.
Hospital Pharmacist At The Bedside
- Bob Block describes being an acute care clinical pharmacist working inside the hospital team.
- He reviews medication choices, dosing, starts and stops, and advises the care team directly.
Ivermectin's Powerful Origins
- Ivermectin was discovered from soil bacteria and developed into a powerful antiparasitic with global impact.
- It became a Nobel-winning 'wonder drug' used for river blindness and topical conditions like rosacea.
