This week, Donald Trump revealed that he’s been taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent himself from contracting COVID-19 — despite the lack of evidence to support that it can treat or prevent it. In fact, public health experts have warned that the drug can cause potentially harmful side effects. Today, we’re joined by medicinal chemist Derek Lowe to talk about the hype around hydroxychloroquine and whether it’s actually showing any promise in the fight against COVID-19.

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