H618

Ivermectin Access Act

Chamber Passed·5/7/25

North Carolina H618 allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription under a statewide standing order.

North Carolina H618, the Ivermectin Access Act, directs the State Health Director to issue a statewide standing order authorizing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. This act also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for the State Health Director and any pharmacist who dispenses ivermectin under this order. The standing order must be issued by October 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 66–47 · May 7, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

67 Yea

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41 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 3 Hearing

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 3 Hearing

History

May 7, 2025

House

Amend Failed A1

May 7, 2025

House

Passed 2nd Reading

May 7, 2025

House

Passed 3rd Reading