Doctors Administering Repurposed Drugs to COVID-19 Patients on Off-Label Basis

Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Health whether doctors are allowed to administer repurposed drugs on an off-label basis on patients who are or are suspected of suffering from COVID-19.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: This question has been addressed in my reply to Question Nos 70 to 71 for oral answer on the Order Paper for 1 November 2021. [Please refer to "Steps to Curb Spread of Misinformation through Social Media and Closed Messaging Systems on COVID-19 Treatments", Official Report, 01 November 2021, Vol 95, Issue 41, Written Answers to Questions for Oral Answer not Answered by End of Question Time section.]