Vial of Germ-free Medicinal Maggots (IMAGE) BioTherapeutics, Education & Research Foundation Caption Vial of germ free Medical Maggots. Since 2004, they have been available in the US only by prescription. Credit Photo courtesy of Monarch Labs, LLC, Irvine, CA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.