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Senate passes bill to make certain ivermectin human formulations available over the counter
Summary
Senators passed SB 189 to allow over-the-counter sale of human-dosed ivermectin; sponsors said the measure would reduce dangerous use of veterinary formulations and make human-dosed products easier to obtain. The bill passed on a roll-call vote.
The Arkansas Senate on March 6 approved SB 189, a bill to allow over-the-counter sales of human-dosage ivermectin. Sponsor Senator Clark said the change would reduce use of concentrated veterinary products and make human-formulated ivermectin easier to obtain from pharmacies.
“Senate bill 189, allows for over the counter, sale of ivermectin,” Senator Clark said during floor debate. Clark acknowledged risks, saying, “I’m not gonna tell you that ivermectin can’t be dangerous,” and argued that making an approved human dose more widely…
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