A new state bill could allow the sale of ivermectin without a prescription. State Rep. Wes Virdell introduced HB 3175, which aims to enhance personal medical freedom.
• The bill directs the Commissioner of State Health Services to let licensed pharmacists dispense ivermectin OTC, as long as they choose to stock it.
• Virdell cites a need for this bill after observing people using experimental treatments during COVID-19 while ivermectin, a well-known drug, was disregarded.
• Ivermectin has been credited for its efficacy in killing parasites and has won a Nobel Prize for its discovery.
• While some studies suggest it may reduce COVID-19 fatalities, the FDA does not approve ivermectin for treating COVID-19, asserting that current data does not support its efficacy.
• Doctors can prescribe ivermectin off-label when they see fit, despite past FDA warnings against its use for COVID-19.
• The bill is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed. Previous attempts to pass similar legislation have failed.
The proposed bill aims to make ivermectin more accessible, allowing for OTC sales while highlighting the ongoing debate about its effectiveness against COVID-19.
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