HB 25: Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription.
HB 25 status: Introduced — Effective on (updated Sep 17, 2025).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThere is a bill currently being debated in the House that would allow you to get ivermectin directly from a pharmacist without needing a prescription from a doctor first.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified direct environmental impact.
Risks
- No identified direct environmental impact.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential revenue increase for community pharmacies.
Risks
- Potential increase in professional liability insurance premiums for pharmacists.
Society
Benefits
- Increases immediate access to medication for patients.
- Reduces time and cost associated with obtaining physician consultations.
Risks
- Risks patient safety due to lack of diagnostic oversight.
- Concerns regarding self-medication and potential misuse without professional clinical assessment.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Removal of physician oversight may create gaps in monitoring contraindications or underlying conditions.
Analysis based solely on abstract; full regulatory text and safety protocols are not available.
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