SB42

Authorizing over-the-counter sale of ivermectin

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB42 allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.

West Virginia SB42 authorizes licensed pharmacists to dispense ivermectin for human use without requiring a prescription from a healthcare provider. Pharmacists must provide the FDA-approved patient information sheet on ivermectin at the time of sale. The bill also protects pharmacists from liability for damages in civil actions, criminal prosecutions, or professional disciplinary proceedings if they dispense ivermectin in accordance with the law. Healthcare providers are protected from disciplinary action for prescribing or recommending ivermectin within their scope of practice.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 15

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Jan 16

Senate

Reported do pass, but first to Judiciary

Jan 16

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction