SB 477
Authorizing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin
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Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia pharmacists to dispense ivermectin to patients under certain conditions. Pharmacists could provide ivermectin through a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement with a prescriber, or, once the FDA approves ivermectin for over-the-counter use, they could dispense it directly to patients without a prescription. The bill also includes protections for pharmacists and healthcare providers related to dispensing and recommending ivermectin.
Key provisions
- Allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin through collaborative pharmacy practice agreements.
- Authorizes pharmacists to dispense ivermectin over-the-counter once the FDA approves it for that use.
- Requires pharmacists to provide FDA-approved patient information sheets.
- Protects pharmacists from liability for dispensing ivermectin in good faith.
- Protects healthcare providers from disciplinary action for prescribing or recommending ivermectin.
- Authorizes the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to create rules for implementation.
- Sets an effective date for most provisions and a separate effective date for the over-the-counter dispensing provision.
Who is affected
- Pharmacists
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
- The Federal Food and Drug Administration
Notable changes
- Permits dispensing ivermectin without a prescription once FDA approves for over-the-counter use.
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