Authorizing pharmacists to dispense ivermectin
This bill allows West Virginia pharmacists to dispense Ivermectin for human use under two conditions: through a collaborative agreement with a prescriber or, once the FDA approves it for over-the-counter sale, without a prescription. When dispensing without a prescription, pharmacists must provide an FDA-approved patient information sheet and no consultation is required. The bill also shields pharmacists and healthcare providers from civil, criminal, or disciplinary action when following these provisions in good faith. The OTC dispensing provision will take effect immediately upon FDA approval, while other parts of the bill become effective 90 days after passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 19, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Rose
RRepublican
Co
Brian Helton
RRepublican
Co
Mark Maynard
RRepublican
Co
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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