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The antimalarial drug chloroquine is not currently available from US suppliers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The agency said it will provide updates as more information becomes available from the Food and Drug Administration.
Chloroquine is used as malaria treatment and prophylaxis, but hydroxychloroquine sulfate can be prescribed in place of chloroquine when indicated.
Healthcare providers who need assistance diagnosing or managing suspected or confirmed cases of malaria can call the CDC Malaria Hotline at 1-855-856-4713 (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5pm, Eastern time).
For emergency consultation after hours, providers can call 1-770-488-7100 and ask to speak with a CDC Malaria Branch clinician.
