Ivermectin for Cancer? BBC Investigation Exposes Illegal Sale of Dewormers Marketed as Cures
A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a stairlift salesman illegally selling animal dewormers and scabies drugs as unproven cancer treatments. The investigation comes amid surging public interest fueled by celebrity endorsements, which caused prescriptions for ivermectin to more than double. While the National Cancer Institute is studying the drug's potential, experts warn of "zero clinical evidence" and documented cases of harm.