[Kaibeezy]

Repurposing existing drugs that have already passed safety assessments makes so much sense I was surprised the expert quoted even had to say it. Is this not standard procedure for research in normal times, and priority in a health emergency?

[vikramkr]

Yes of course it's standard procedure (it's not like there are many other options - "invent some fundamental new science to cure it within the next couple months to years to stop the pandemic" is not super feasible- even if we did sort of pull it off once on HIV). the article seems to be written for laypersom audience where you wouldn't expect to take that for granted.