Ohio SB249 allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to adults.

Ohio SB249 modifies the state's Revised Code to permit pharmacists and supervised pharmacy interns to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to adults. This provision requires the establishment of a protocol by a prescriber, including guidelines for dosage and treatment duration. Pharmacists must provide a screening risk assessment tool and a standardized fact sheet about ivermectin. They must also inform the patient's primary care provider of the dispensing.

Ohio SB249 allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to adults.

Ohio SB249 modifies the state's Revised Code to permit pharmacists and supervised pharmacy interns to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to adults. This provision requires the establishment of a protocol by a prescriber, including guidelines for dosage and treatment duration. Pharmacists must provide a screening risk assessment tool and a standardized fact sheet about ivermectin. They must also inform the patient's primary care provider of the dispensing.