SB426

Practice of pharmacy; designating certain drugs as over-the-counter; prohibiting pharmacist or pharmacy from requiring prescription; providing penalties. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB426 designates chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and ivermectin as over-the-counter drugs, prohibiting pharmacists from requiring.

Oklahoma SB426 amends the Oklahoma Statutes to classify chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and ivermectin as over-the-counter drugs. This means pharmacists and pharmacies cannot require a prescription for these drugs. The State Board of Pharmacy is mandated to revoke the license of any pharmacist or pharmacy found in violation of this provision and impose a fine of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per occurrence. The act will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Sacchieri

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading