SB 42
Authorizing over-the-counter sale of ivermectin
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow licensed pharmacists in West Virginia to dispense ivermectin to patients without requiring a prescription from a doctor. It includes provisions to protect pharmacists from liability and shield healthcare providers from disciplinary action related to dispensing or recommending ivermectin. The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy will be responsible for creating rules to implement this change, and the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that remaining sections remain in effect if any part is found to be invalid.
Key provisions
- Pharmacists can dispense ivermectin to patients without a prescription.
- Pharmacists must provide patients with FDA-approved information sheets.
- No consultation with a pharmacist or healthcare provider is required for the sale.
- Pharmacists are protected from liability when dispensing ivermectin under this law.
- Healthcare providers are protected from disciplinary action for recommending ivermectin.
- The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy can establish rules for implementation.
Who is affected
- Licensed Pharmacists
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Notable changes
- Allows ivermectin to be sold over-the-counter without a prescription.
- Provides legal protections for pharmacists dispensing ivermectin.
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