HB5592

Ivermectin over the counter

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5592 allows the sale, distribution, and possession of ivermectin without a prescription.

West Virginia HB5592 amends the state's code to permit the sale, distribution, and possession of ivermectin without a prescription. This bill adds a new section, 60A-2-204a, to the existing law, specifically addressing ivermectin. Pharmacists and pharmacies can now sell or dispense ivermectin over the counter. This change aims to make ivermectin more accessible to the public without requiring a prescription.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Health and Human Resources then Government Organization

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House