Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
Summary
A BBC investigation found that two drugs—fenbendazole (an animal dewormer) and ivermectin (used to treat scabies)—are being sold as unproven cancer treatments in the UK. These medicines are not approved for cancer, and experts warn they could harm patients or delay proper medical care.Key Facts
- Fenbendazole is a drug for animals to remove parasites and is not licensed for human use in the UK.
- Ivermectin is a prescription medicine for humans, used to treat scabies, but is not approved for cancer treatment.
- A stairlift salesman in south Wales sold these drugs claiming they could shrink tumors.
- The BBC undercover reporter bought fenbendazole and ivermectin from this salesman, who charged £100 for 2–3 months’ supply.
- These drugs were also found for sale on Amazon but were removed after the BBC alerted the company.
- Macmillan Cancer Support said there is no clinical proof these drugs fight cancer and expressed concern about vulnerable patients.
- Videos and social media posts promote these drugs as cancer cures, including claims by actor Mel Gibson about his friends’ recoveries.
- Doctors warn that using these unproven treatments could delay or harm standard cancer care.
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