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Committee approves bill to allow over-the-counter sale of ivermectin; pharmacists warn of labeling and interaction issues
Summary
Senate Bill 12-11, which would permit over-the-counter sales of ivermectin in Idaho, was advanced to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation; pharmacists and pharmacy groups testified they are concerned about current labeling, drug interactions and immediate effective dates.
Senate Bill 12-11, which would allow ivermectin to be sold and purchased without a prescription in Idaho, was advanced out of the Senate State Affairs Committee to the floor with a due-pass recommendation after a 4-3 committee vote on April 2.
Senator Kelly Anthon introduced the bill and described ivermectin as a long-used antiparasitic medicine with global public-health applications. Anthon and supportive witnesses emphasized that some other states have moved to permit over-the-counter sales and that over-the-counter availability could increase access in underserved areas. Attorney Brian Festa testified he supports making the…
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