The UK is bulk-buying millions of hydroxychloroquine tablets in case Trump is right that it works against the coronavirus

The UK government is seeking to buy 16 million hydroxychloroquine tablets in case the drug proves to be an effective coronavirus treatment. President Donald Trump claimed this week that he regularly takes the drug, despite it not being proven to either prevent or treat, the virus. Scientists have warned that the anti-malarial drug could have adverse effects if self-administered. UK scientists are carrying out tests to see if the drug could be a successful treatment. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories.

The UK government is seeking to purchase 16 million hydroxychloroquine tablets in case claims