https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/07/30/the-rest-of-the-story-how-a-highpriced-drug-is-pushing-out-an-inexpensive-one-for-covid19.aspxIn the midst of the worst pandemic in 100 years, two drugs are at the forefront for treating SARS-CoV-2. One, hydroxychloroquine, has been in use for malaria and arthritis for years. Many doctors around the world claim they&rsquo;ve successfully treatedenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/07/30/the-rest-of-the-story-how-a-highpriced-drug-is-pushing-out-an-inexpensive-one-for-covid19.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#10163837/31/2020 12:13:11 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1016383rslien45<p>All about the money...</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/07/30/the-rest-of-the-story-how-a-highpriced-drug-is-pushing-out-an-inexpensive-one-for-covid19.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#10163757/31/2020 11:58:28 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1016375rslien45<p>All about the money and power. No concern for the people...</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/07/30/the-rest-of-the-story-how-a-highpriced-drug-is-pushing-out-an-inexpensive-one-for-covid19.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#10162717/31/2020 6:42:31 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1016271swdhj1<p>Hydroxychloroquine blocks coronavirus from entering potential host cells by binding to the host cells&#39; ACE2 receptors. &nbsp;Remdesivir does not work until the virus has already entered and infected a host cell and is in the process of RNA replication inside the host cell. &nbsp;So Remdesivir can only potentially be used for treatment for those with symptoms whereas hydroxy can be used as a preventative. &nbsp;Also the theoretical mechanism for Remdesivir is to be taken up by the replicating protein in place of an amino acid, which contains an end cap which blocks further assembly to complete the RNA chain, preventing the completion of the replication. &nbsp;This sounds good, but how is Remdesivir limited to epithelial cells--would Remdesivir also mess up the RNA throughout the body?</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/07/30/the-rest-of-the-story-how-a-highpriced-drug-is-pushing-out-an-inexpensive-one-for-covid19.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#10161937/30/2020 6:56:54 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:1016193blo9349<p>if and when I get covid 19 &nbsp;I will demand the old and cheaper drug &nbsp;Hydroxychloroquine</p>