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Drug Access & Policy

Chloroquine Through the Reproductive Lifecycle: Balancing Autoimmune Disease Control and Pregnancy Safety

For women of childbearing age managing autoimmune conditions with chloroquine, the prospect of pregnancy introduces a layered set of clinical and ethical questions with no simple answers. This article examines the current evidence base, explores how U.S. and international medical guidelines diverge on key recommendations, and outlines the decision-making frameworks that physicians and patients are using to navigate this complex intersection of disease management and reproductive health.

Oct 14, 2026

Clinical Research

Eyes Open: A Patient's Complete Guide to Retinal Monitoring During Chloroquine Therapy

Chloroquine offers meaningful therapeutic benefits for conditions ranging from malaria to lupus, but its potential impact on retinal health requires careful, ongoing surveillance. This guide walks patients through everything they need to understand about baseline eye examinations, periodic screening schedules, and the practical steps they can take to protect their vision while continuing treatment.

Oct 14, 2026

Clinical Research

Polypharmacy and Chloroquine: A Clinician's Guide to Managing High-Stakes Drug Interactions

Chloroquine's pharmacological profile creates a complex web of interactions with commonly prescribed medications, from cardiac agents to over-the-counter supplements. Understanding these interactions is not merely academic—for patients managing multiple conditions, the stakes can be dangerously high. This guide offers healthcare professionals and informed patients a structured framework for navigating polypharmacy safely.

Oct 14, 2026

Drug Access & Policy

Beyond the Prescription Label: The Expanding Off-Label Role of Chloroquine in Modern American Medicine

Decades after its FDA approval for malaria and certain autoimmune conditions, chloroquine continues to appear on prescription pads for a surprisingly wide range of diagnoses. From dermatological conditions to emerging antiviral applications, American physicians are finding clinical reasons to reach for this decades-old drug in 2024—sometimes with robust evidence behind them, and sometimes navigating genuinely contested scientific terrain.

Oct 14, 2026

Clinical Research

Antimalarials in a New Light: The Science Behind Chloroquine's Promise for Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Beyond

Chloroquine and its derivative hydroxychloroquine have quietly become cornerstones of autoimmune disease management in the United States, even as their origins lie in tropical medicine. This article examines the pharmacological foundations, emerging clinical trial data, and practical considerations for patients and providers navigating these therapies outside their original indication.

Oct 14, 2026

Drug Access & Policy

Shortages, Supply Chains, and Systemic Gaps: The Difficult Path Chloroquine Travels to Reach American Patients

Despite decades of established use, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine continue to face availability hurdles that leave some American patients and providers scrambling. From manufacturing concentration overseas to regional pharmacy deserts and the lingering disruptions of pandemic-era demand surges, the supply chain behind these essential medicines is more fragile than many realize.

Oct 14, 2026