Creates provisions relating to over-the-counter medications

HB 1448 would allow consumers in this state to purchase hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin tablets over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription or pharmacist consultation. The bill directly affects patients and pharmacies by removing current prescription requirements for these specific medications. It establishes that these drugs can be sold directly to the public through standard retail channels. The bill is currently pending in the Emerging Issues committee after being introduced in February 2025, and it declares itself an emergency measure to take immediate effect upon passage.