The bill proposes the enactment of section 4729.44 of the Revised Code, which authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to dispense ivermectin without a prescription to individuals aged eighteen and older. The dispensing must occur under a protocol established by a qualified prescriber, which includes a screening risk assessment, a standardized fact sheet about ivermectin, and guidelines for dosage and treatment duration. Additionally, the bill allows pharmacists to charge an administrative fee for their services and requires them to inform the individual's primary care provider after dispensing the medication.

The legislation also provides legal protections for pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and prescribers who dispense ivermectin under this new provision, shielding them from criminal prosecution or professional disciplinary action as long as they act in good faith. The state board of pharmacy is tasked with adopting rules to implement this section, ensuring that minimum requirements for the protocols are established in consultation with the state medical board and board of nursing.